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· Wed, Aug 19 2026 · 04:55 server time
Games
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■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:16 The Blue Watchword spawns at s1 while Teal Effetely spawns at s2.Watchword takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Effetely settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:33 Watchword opens 12 Pool against Effetely's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's 12 Pool against Effetely's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
2:26 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Effetely starts pushing across the map.Effetely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:30 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.
4:02 Watchword kills off Effetely's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Effetely's way of life — Watchword marches on.
4:41 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.
5:14 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.
5:51 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
6:20 Effetely feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:17 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:21 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Effetely's attacks.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
9:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
9:23 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
10:04 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:48 Effetely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Effetely crosses the map with everything.
11:14 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.
11:37 Watchword's zerglings surround Effetely's marines and kills it off!Effetely wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
12:24 Effetely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
12:56 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
13:24 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
14:08 Watchword decides to expand.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:28 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
14:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:36 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.
16:19 About half of Effetely's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:38 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.
17:18 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
17:45 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.
18:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:04 All of a sudden, Effetely has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Effetely's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
19:26 Effetely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:55 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.
— The mid game —
20:32 Watchword is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Effetely taps out!That's it. Effetely looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Watchword takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (142 lines)
0:10 Effetely spawns in Green at s1 while Watchword spawns in Red at s2.We're underway — Effetely spawns at s1, Watchword answers from s2.
0:41 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Effetely's 2 Rax FE.Effetely shows 2 Rax FE — Watchword has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
1:23 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Effetely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:08 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:51 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.
3:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:35 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.
4:04 Attempting to end the game, Effetely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
4:24 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
4:48 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:29 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:04 Watchword's zerglings surround Effetely's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Effetely's front door.
6:24 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:54 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.
7:10 Effetely feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Effetely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:41 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:36 Effetely gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Effetely breaks Watchword's front door.
8:49 Effetely only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Effetely cuts Watchword's army in half.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:15 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:22 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:43 Watchword failed to kill off Effetely's defending marines.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Effetely's defense was already in place.
12:05 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.
12:29 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:59 Both Effetely and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Effetely and Watchword match each other.
13:19 Cloaked wraiths from Effetely are harassing Watchword!The raid lands — Effetely chips away at Watchword's foundation.
13:36 Nice try from Effetely to harass Watchword, but Watchword's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
14:06 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:37 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
— The mid game —
14:58 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.
15:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:37 Watchword had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Effetely to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Effetely.
16:14 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:33 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.
16:45 Currently, neither Effetely nor Watchword appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Effetely and Watchword yet.
17:14 Effetely tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:35 Zerglings ran past Effetely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Effetely's foundation.
18:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
18:26 Dropship! Dropship! Effetely drops some vultures into Watchword's mineral line!The raid lands — Effetely chips away at Watchword's foundation.
18:59 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
19:22 Effetely now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Effetely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:33 Watchword brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:29 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.
20:43 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
21:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
21:37 Effetely tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Watchword.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Effetely.
22:14 Effetely now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Effetely starts the push.
22:38 Watchword is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:26 Effetely stimpacked his marines and sliced through Watchword's units!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Effetely takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
23:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:26 Watchword's hatchery has been destroyed by Effetely.No reinforcements in time: Watchword watches Effetely level the expansion.
24:47 Effetely tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:13 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:38 Effetely is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Effetely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:55 Watchword brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:18 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
26:52 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.
27:12 Effetely successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Effetely cleans it up.
27:34 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.
27:54 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Effetely's force stays on that battlefield.
28:36 Watchword might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Effetely did.Watchword needs an expansion soon or Effetely's economy simply wins this.
28:43 Effetely now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Effetely starts the push.
29:04 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:55 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.
30:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:41 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.
31:24 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.Watchword knocks, Effetely answers. No damage done.
31:37 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.
32:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:34 Watchword had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Effetely to fall back.Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Effetely gained nothing for the cost.
32:42 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.
33:17 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.
33:44 Effetely now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Effetely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:29 Effetely's M&M ball is rolling over Watchword's units.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Effetely takes the middle of the game.
34:49 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.
35:15 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:36 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.
35:56 Effetely is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Effetely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
36:56 The tank line advances and Watchword's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Effetely is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Effetely's late-game push decides it.
37:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
37:26 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:55 Effetely shot down Watchword's hatchery.Watchword's expansion burns — Effetely tears it down.
38:15 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
38:53 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Effetely pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Effetely commits the late-game army.
39:14 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Watchword is moving out!Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
39:36 Watchword is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Effetely.Watchword needs an expansion soon or Effetely's economy simply wins this.
39:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:30 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Watchword has to run.Effetely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:48 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.
41:02 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:45 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Effetely starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Effetely has built comes forward at once.
42:06 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.
42:19 Effetely kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Effetely marches on.
42:43 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.
43:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:30 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Effetely starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Effetely moves out to end it.
44:05 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
44:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:48 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Effetely — a lead, but not a safe one.
45:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
45:40 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:04 Watchword's hatchery has been destroyed by Effetely.The base falls. Effetely rips Watchword's economy back a full step.
46:13 Attempting to end the game, Effetely moves out with his armies.Effetely has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:55 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
47:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:43 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.
48:04 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Effetely's force stays on that battlefield.
48:24 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Effetely is far ahead.
48:52 Effetely creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Effetely moves out to end it.
49:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Watchword GGs!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Watchword taps out. Effetely's late game was simply better.
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (135 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Blue Watchword spawning at s2 and Teal Effetely spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s2, Effetely at s1.
0:29 Watchword opens 12 Hatch against Effetely's 1 Rax Gas.Watchword shows 12 Hatch — Effetely has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:58 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:30 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:01 Effetely feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Effetely: the first units are already marching.
2:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:08 With beautiful placement, Effetely successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Effetely holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:22 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.
3:41 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.
4:06 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
4:42 Effetely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
5:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
5:33 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.
5:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:07 Watchword failed to kill off Effetely's defending marines.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Effetely's defense was already in place.
6:42 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.
7:00 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Effetely's force stays on that battlefield.
7:27 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:52 Effetely starts pushing out with his marines.Effetely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:41 Watchword failed to kill off Effetely's defending marines.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Effetely's defense was already in place.
9:04 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.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
9:33 Effetely destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Effetely cuts Watchword's army in half.
9:46 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Effetely!Watchword needs production, fast; Effetely's army has outgrown his.
10:15 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:39 Attempting to end the game, Effetely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
11:00 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
11:26 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
11:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:08 Effetely has enough marines to deal with Watchword's zergling pressure.Effetely holds the early rush without blinking.
12:34 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:10 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:30 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:40 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.
14:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:34 Watchword was out-microed by Effetely and loses all his attacking forces.Effetely takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
14:51 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.
15:17 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Effetely pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:52 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:06 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:32 Effetely scouted Watchword's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Effetely's harassment is scouted early.
17:01 Watchword is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Watchword's raiders are needed on defense.
17:25 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Effetely's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Effetely's economy takes a real hit.
17:52 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.
18:14 Effetely dropped some marines into Watchword's mineral line!Effetely gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:31 Watchword's army is small compared to Effetely!Watchword needs production, fast; Effetely's army has outgrown his.
18:55 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:35 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:53 Zerglings ran past Effetely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Effetely's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:05 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 goes for the raid — Effetely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:42 Effetely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
20:56 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.
21:20 Watchword successfully fends off Effetely's attacks.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
22:01 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:18 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
22:57 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:55 All of a sudden, Effetely has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:35 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.
25:10 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.
25:36 Watchword is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
26:02 Effetely is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Effetely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:42 Watchword had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Effetely to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Effetely.
26:59 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:27 Effetely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
27:49 Effetely tried to harass Watchword but Watchword successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Effetely.
28:24 Effetely dropped some marines into Watchword's mineral line!Effetely gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:32 Watchword brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
29:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:29 All of a sudden, Effetely has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
29:47 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:26 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.
30:46 Effetely dropped some marines into Watchword's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Effetely. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:59 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:31 Effetely appears to have more army than Watchword!Effetely's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
31:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:22 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Effetely's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Effetely's way of life — Watchword marches on.
32:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:01 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.
33:34 Dropship! Dropship! Effetely drops some vultures into Watchword's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Effetely. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
34:00 Watchword brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:50 Effetely's marines forced Watchword's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Effetely holds Watchword.
35:12 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
35:30 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.
35:54 Watchword is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
36:20 Effetely is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Effetely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:01 Watchword's zerglings didn't do much damage to Effetely's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Effetely takes the middle of the game.
37:35 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.
37:48 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
38:28 Watchword moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
38:53 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.
39:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:24 Watchword's defilers made that army unkillable and Effetely's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
40:01 Effetely lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:20 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.
40:38 Watchword shot down Effetely's command center.No reinforcements in time: Effetely watches Watchword level the expansion.
41:16 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
41:35 Effetely dropped some marines into Watchword's mineral line!Watchword looks away for one second and Effetely makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:00 Effetely tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:15 Watchword starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
42:43 Effetely is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Watchword's army.Effetely is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
43:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:28 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Watchword destroys everything Effetely had.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
43:59 Effetely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:15 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:49 Effetely's cloaked wraith did not do much to Watchword's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Effetely.
45:10 Watchword moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Effetely is a step behind and knows it.
45:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:06 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Watchword destroys everything Effetely had.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
46:13 About half of Effetely's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:35 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.
47:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Effetely GGs!That's it. Effetely looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Effetely, settled in the late game.
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:16 The Green Effetely spawns at s2 while Yellow Watchword spawns at s3.Effetely takes s2 in Green; across the map, Watchword settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:38 Effetely opens 2 Rax FE against Watchword's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Effetely's 2 Rax FE against Watchword's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:27 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:35 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:08 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
3:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:19 Effetely was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.Effetely commits and it's the wrong call — Watchword cleans it up.
4:48 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.
5:18 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.
5:50 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:24 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
7:09 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
7:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:14 Watchword's zerglings surround Effetely's marines and kills it off!Effetely wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
8:52 About half of Effetely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
9:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:54 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Effetely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:47 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:08 Effetely's number of expansions are equal to Watchword's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Effetely and Watchword yet.
11:44 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.
12:22 With some nice micro, Watchword successfully defend against Effetely's marines.Effetely's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
🎙 Effetely is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
12:57 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:41 Effetely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
14:01 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:49 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:23 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
15:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:32 Watchword kills off Effetely's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Effetely's way of life — Watchword marches on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
16:57 The attack was a success, Effetely lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Watchword — more than half the force is gone.
17:27 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
18:01 Effetely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Effetely looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Watchword closes it out over Effetely.
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns at s4 in Blue while Effetely spawns at s3 in Yellow.Watchword in Blue at s4. Effetely in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Effetely gets 2 Rax FE against Watchword's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's 12 Pool against Effetely's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:40 Effetely feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:42 With some nice micro, Watchword successfully defend against Effetely's marines.Effetely's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
4:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 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.
5:06 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:52 Effetely feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Effetely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
6:55 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:41 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Effetely is continuing to push across the map!Watchword's army evaporates. Effetely doesn't even slow down.
8:12 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.
8:54 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.
9:20 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:54 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:21 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.
10:56 Effetely kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Effetely wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:21 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Effetely pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Effetely as the game develops.
11:59 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.
12:28 Watchword must macro up quickly or Effetely will just roll him over!Watchword needs production, fast; Effetely's army has outgrown his.
12:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
13:31 Effetely decides to expand.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:55 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:24 Effetely starts pushing out with his marines.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:07 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.
15:23 Effetely kills off Watchword's zerglings with his marines!Watchword wasn't ready. Effetely's early aggression takes the lead.
16:03 Effetely only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Effetely took it apart.
🎙 The scales tip toward Effetely — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:37 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.
17:10 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Effetely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:07 Effetely stimpacked his marines and sliced through Watchword's units!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Effetely takes the middle of the game.
18:40 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Effetely pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:04 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.
19:30 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.
20:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:39 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Effetely's force dwarfs what Watchword has left on the field.
21:10 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.Good instincts from Effetely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:49 Effetely is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Effetely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Watchword GGs!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Effetely takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (114 lines)
0:16 Effetely spawns in White at s2 while Watchword spawns in Orange at s1.We're underway — Effetely spawns at s2, Watchword answers from s1.
0:36 Effetely opens 2 Rax FE against Watchword's 12 Pool.Effetely shows 2 Rax FE — Watchword has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
1:25 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Effetely decides to start pushing across the map.Effetely has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:23 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:10 Watchword was out-microed by Effetely and loses all his attacking forces.Effetely holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:40 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.
4:02 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Effetely's force stays on that battlefield.
4:31 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
4:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Effetely starts moving out.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
5:06 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:38 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Effetely holds the stronger army for now.
5:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:33 Effetely failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
6:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:07 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.
7:35 Effetely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
8:13 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:50 Watchword failed to kill off Effetely's defending marines.Effetely holds the early rush without blinking.
9:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Effetely — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:39 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Effetely pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:34 Effetely starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Effetely crosses the map with everything.
11:11 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
11:21 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
12:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:12 Watchword failed to kill off Effetely's defending marines.Effetely holds the early rush without blinking.
12:40 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.
12:59 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Effetely's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Effetely holds the stronger army for now.
13:23 Effetely decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
— The mid game —
14:05 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:27 It seems like Effetely has more units than Watchword!Effetely's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
14:53 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
15:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:44 With beautiful placement, Effetely successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Effetely cleans it up.
15:53 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.
16:18 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Effetely's force stays on that battlefield.
16:49 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Effetely — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Effetely starts moving out.Effetely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:19 Effetely's M&M ball is rolling over Watchword's units.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Effetely takes the middle of the game.
18:35 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Effetely's force stays on that battlefield.
18:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
19:21 Zerglings ran past Effetely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Effetely's foundation.
19:54 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:10 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.
20:50 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 goes for the raid — Effetely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:04 Effetely starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Effetely crosses the map with everything.
21:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:00 Effetely's marine control slipped, Watchword's speedlings cleaned up whatever Effetely left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Effetely.
22:10 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.
22:44 Effetely lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:14 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Effetely's economy is suffering!Watchword gets into Effetely's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:42 It seems like Watchword has more units than Effetely!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Effetely should not take this fight.
23:55 Attempting to end the game, Effetely moves out with his armies.Effetely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:15 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:15 Watchword successfully fends off Effetely's attacks.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Effetely home with nothing.
25:40 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:27 Effetely decides to move out with his armies.Effetely has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:04 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
27:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
27:54 Watchword was out-microed by Effetely and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Effetely's line. Great positioning.
28:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:28 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.
29:07 Cloaked wraiths from Effetely are harassing Watchword!Effetely gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:36 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.
29:58 Effetely is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Effetely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:26 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:44 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 —
30:58 Watchword successfully fends off Effetely's attacks.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Effetely home with nothing.
31:28 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.
31:54 About half of Effetely's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:27 Effetely's cloaked wraith did not do much to Watchword's economy.Effetely goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:56 Watchword is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:09 Watchword appears to have more army than Effetely!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Effetely right now.
33:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:02 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.
34:38 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:16 Zerglings ran past Effetely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Effetely's foundation.
35:41 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
36:25 Watchword is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Effetely's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Effetely's position.
37:05 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.
37:30 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:54 Cloaked wraiths from Effetely are harassing Watchword!The raid lands — Effetely chips away at Watchword's foundation.
38:15 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
38:42 Effetely is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Watchword.Effetely is starving on bases while Watchword spreads across the map.
39:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:19 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.
🎙 Effetely is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
39:52 Effetely lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:26 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:37 Effetely's command center has been destroyed by Watchword.No reinforcements in time: Effetely watches Watchword level the expansion.
41:11 Effetely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Effetely taps.
Watchword takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
26 games
Effetely
14 – 12
Watchword