Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Wed, Aug 19 2026 · 12:44 server time
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■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
army value
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (129 lines)
0:17 The Blue Pillowslip spawns at s3 while White Watchword spawns at s4.Pillowslip in Blue at s3. Watchword in White at s4. The map is set.
0:36 Pillowslip opens Overpool against Watchword's Overpool.Pillowslip commits to Overpool; Watchword answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
0:50 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:19 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:54 The battle outcome favors Pillowslip as Watchword's armies melt into Pillowslip's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Pillowslip marches on.
3:17 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
3:45 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
4:03 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:32 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:51 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
5:25 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:08 Watchword failed to kill off Pillowslip's defending zerglings.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Pillowslip's defense was already in place.
6:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
7:08 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:32 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:53 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:43 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Pillowslip!The early pressure works — Pillowslip breaks Watchword's front door.
9:05 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Pillowslip edges ahead on army strength.
9:21 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:58 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
10:25 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
10:37 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
11:00 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:02 Pillowslip failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Pillowslip's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
12:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:49 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:18 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:27 Pillowslip is pushing his speedlings.Pillowslip's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:50 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:20 Watchword must macro up quickly or Pillowslip will just roll him over!Watchword needs production, fast; Pillowslip's army has outgrown his.
14:43 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
15:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:26 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Pillowslip's attacks.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
15:57 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:20 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:55 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Pillowslip's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Pillowslip's economy takes a real hit.
17:06 Pillowslip is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
17:44 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:17 For a second it looked like Pillowslip had more zerglings, but in another second Watchword seems to have taken the lead! Pillowslip is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Pillowslip.
18:48 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:10 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
19:28 Zerglings ran past Pillowslip's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Pillowslip's economy takes a real hit.
20:10 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:17 Watchword starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
20:42 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
21:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:42 Pillowslip failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Watchword's mutalisks!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
22:02 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:23 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:54 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:18 Both Pillowslip and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Pillowslip and Watchword match each other.
23:46 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
23:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:25 Watchword made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's position.
25:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
25:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
25:38 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:06 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.
26:23 Watchword kills off Pillowslip's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Pillowslip's way of life — Watchword marches on.
27:05 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
27:17 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:47 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
28:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:40 Watchword kills off Pillowslip's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
28:57 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
29:25 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:35 Watchword destroys Pillowslip's hatchery, denying expansions.Watchword finds the weak point and Pillowslip's new base is gone.
30:15 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
30:35 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
30:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:25 Watchword with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's position.
31:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:04 It seems that Pillowslip only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
32:37 Both Pillowslip and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Pillowslip and Watchword match each other.
33:02 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
33:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:49 With beautiful placement, Pillowslip successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Pillowslip cleans it up.
34:07 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
34:44 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:58 Watchword scouted Pillowslip's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Watchword's harassment is scouted early.
35:29 Watchword scouted the attempt but Pillowslip is still going with it!Plans change: Pillowslip's raiders are needed on defense.
35:50 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Pillowslip.
36:07 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:55 Watchword's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Pillowslip!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Pillowslip holds Watchword.
37:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:47 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
38:22 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!The raid lands — Pillowslip chips away at Watchword's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:34 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Beautiful harassment from Pillowslip. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
39:04 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:58 Watchword made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
40:27 Watchword only destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword cuts Pillowslip's army in half.
40:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
41:05 Pillowslip's hatchery has been destroyed by Watchword.Watchword finds the weak point and Pillowslip's new base is gone.
41:39 Pillowslip successfully harasses Watchword's economy.Watchword looks away for one second and Pillowslip makes him pay for it.
42:02 Watchword has more expansions than Pillowslip.Watchword is out-expanding Pillowslip — the money game is tilting.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
42:26 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
42:41 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Pillowslip pushes.Everything Pillowslip has built comes forward at once.
43:05 Both hives are up. Watchword moves first.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
43:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:47 Watchword wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Pillowslip's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Pillowslip late.
🎙 Watchword has built a commanding army lead — Pillowslip needs something special here.
44:13 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:53 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Pillowslip taps out!That's it. Pillowslip looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Watchword closes it out over Pillowslip.
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
army value
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns in Yellow at s3 while Pillowslip spawns in Orange at s2.Watchword takes s3 in Yellow; across the map, Pillowslip settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:37 Pillowslip gets 9 Pool against Watchword's 12 Hatch.Watchword shows 12 Hatch — Pillowslip has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:57 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:18 Pillowslip with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Pillowslip holds the early rush without blinking.
4:39 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
5:47 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:35 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
6:58 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:46 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Pillowslip!Watchword needs production, fast; Pillowslip's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:23 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
8:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:27 Pillowslip successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Pillowslip cleans it up.
10:03 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
10:36 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
11:03 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:32 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:43 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Pillowslip as the game develops.
13:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:00 Pillowslip with more superior zergling control outpowers Watchword!The early pressure works — Pillowslip breaks Watchword's front door.
— The late game —
14:32 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
15:12 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:37 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:48 Pillowslip kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Pillowslip. The push continues.
🎙 It's all going Pillowslip's way right now.
17:21 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
17:56 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:38 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Pillowslip closes it out over Watchword.
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
army value
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:12 Pillowslip spawns at s2 in Purple while Watchword spawns at s1 in Teal.Pillowslip in Purple at s2. Watchword in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:33 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Pillowslip's Overpool.Pillowslip shows Overpool — Watchword has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
2:00 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:32 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:02 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 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.
4:10 Pillowslip with more superior zergling control outpowers Watchword!The early pressure works — Pillowslip breaks Watchword's front door.
4:44 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
5:09 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:38 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
6:17 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
6:51 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
7:24 Pillowslip appears to have more army than Watchword!Pillowslip's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:55 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
8:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:57 Watchword failed to break Pillowslip's zergling line of defense.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Pillowslip's defense was already in place.
9:36 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
10:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:47 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:37 Pillowslip with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Pillowslip's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Pillowslip — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
13:33 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
— The late game —
14:40 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
15:15 It seems like Pillowslip has more units than Watchword!Pillowslip's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
15:41 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
16:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:03 With really nice micro, Pillowslip kills off Watchword's zerglings.Watchword wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
17:19 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Pillowslip's way right now.
17:55 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:31 Pillowslip decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Pillowslip crosses the map with everything.
19:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Watchword GGs!That's it. Watchword looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Pillowslip takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
army value
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (151 lines)
0:14 The Orange Watchword spawns at s2 while Teal Pillowslip spawns at s3.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s2, Pillowslip answers from s3.
0:26 Pillowslip gets 9 Pool against Watchword's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's 12 Pool against Pillowslip's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:06 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:29 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Pillowslip starts moving out.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
2:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:46 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Pillowslip's attacks.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Pillowslip home with nothing.
3:28 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
3:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
4:12 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:22 Pillowslip moves out with his armies.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:53 It seems like Watchword has more units than Pillowslip!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Pillowslip should not take this fight.
5:15 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:51 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
6:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:41 All of a sudden, Pillowslip has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Pillowslip's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
6:57 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
7:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:45 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
8:12 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:45 Pillowslip was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:07 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
9:50 Watchword destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army after that battle.Watchword cuts Pillowslip's army in half.
10:05 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
10:31 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:54 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:10 At the moment, Watchword seems to have more units than Pillowslip.Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Pillowslip right now.
11:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:34 Pillowslip failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Pillowslip's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
12:46 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:09 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:44 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
13:54 Pillowslip is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Pillowslip hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:49 Watchword had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Pillowslip's mutalisks are fleeing!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Pillowslip gained nothing for the cost.
15:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:31 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:09 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:18 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:53 Pillowslip successfully blocked Watchword from harassing his economy.Watchword goes for the raid — Pillowslip is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:04 Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
17:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:59 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Pillowslip's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Pillowslip's way of life — Watchword marches on.
18:31 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:56 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Pillowslip's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Pillowslip's foundation.
19:38 Pillowslip is planning a harassment, but Watchword scouted it!Watchword's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
20:02 Watchword scouted the attempt but Pillowslip is still going with it!Plans change: Pillowslip's raiders are needed on defense.
20:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Watchword's economy is suffering!Watchword looks away for one second and Pillowslip makes him pay for it.
20:47 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:29 Watchword made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's position.
22:07 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
22:28 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
22:47 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:12 Pillowslip is pushing his speedlings.Pillowslip hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:42 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
23:59 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:54 Pillowslip failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Watchword's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's position.
25:11 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
25:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
25:57 What a pity! Pillowslip managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Watchword's army.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:31 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Pillowslip.
26:38 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Pillowslip is a step behind and knows it.
27:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:40 Watchword made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's position.
27:59 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:45 Watchword successfully blocked Pillowslip from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Pillowslip.
29:04 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
29:36 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:03 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
30:26 Currently, neither Watchword nor Pillowslip appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Pillowslip match each other.
🎙 Pillowslip is a step behind and knows it.
30:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:07 Watchword kills off Pillowslip's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
31:39 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
32:28 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:11 Pillowslip successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Pillowslip's line. Great positioning.
33:27 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:13 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
34:44 Attempting to end the game, Pillowslip moves out with his armies.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:15 In terms of army size, Watchword and Pillowslip are around equal.Unit for unit, Watchword and Pillowslip are level.
35:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
35:53 Pillowslip made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Watchword is pushing his mutalisks further on!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
36:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:37 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:06 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Watchword looks away for one second and Pillowslip makes him pay for it.
37:25 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.Pillowslip goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:58 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
38:20 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.
38:46 Watchword was out-microed by Pillowslip and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Pillowslip's line. Great positioning.
39:01 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:28 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:48 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Beautiful harassment from Pillowslip. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
40:10 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
40:58 For a second it looked like Watchword had more zerglings, but in another second Pillowslip seems to have taken the lead! Watchword is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Pillowslip holds Watchword.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:18 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
41:53 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
42:11 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:48 Pillowslip moves out with his armies.Pillowslip tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:07 Watchword's number of expansions are equal to Pillowslip's.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Pillowslip match each other.
43:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
43:53 Pillowslip's lurkers were caught out of position and Watchword never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
44:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
44:34 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:54 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Pillowslip.
45:22 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Watchword is the one who commits.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
45:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:21 The mutalisk flock belongs to Watchword and Pillowslip's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Pillowslip late.
46:29 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
47:26 Both hives are up. Watchword moves first.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
47:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:05 Watchword's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Pillowslip has nothing that trades with them.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Pillowslip late.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:35 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:56 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
49:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Watchword's economy is suffering!Watchword looks away for one second and Pillowslip makes him pay for it.
49:38 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Watchword pushes.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
50:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:24 The mutalisk flock belongs to Watchword and Pillowslip's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
51:07 Watchword only destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army.Half of Pillowslip's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
51:24 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Watchword's economy is suffering!Watchword looks away for one second and Pillowslip makes him pay for it.
🎙 Watchword has built a commanding army lead — Pillowslip needs something special here.
52:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Pillowslip taps out!Pillowslip GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Watchword closes it out over Pillowslip.
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
army value
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:08 Pillowslip spawns at s1 in Purple while Watchword spawns at s2 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Pillowslip at s1, Watchword at s2.
0:51 Pillowslip opens 12 Hatch against Watchword's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Pillowslip's 12 Hatch against Watchword's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:18 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
1:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:26 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:45 Pillowslip failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
4:26 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
5:08 Watchword destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army after that battle.Watchword cuts Pillowslip's army in half.
5:27 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:59 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:44 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
7:03 Pillowslip's army is small compared to Watchword!Pillowslip is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
7:42 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:37 Pillowslip lost all his zerglings to Watchword!Pillowslip wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
9:08 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
10:14 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
10:58 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
11:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:54 Pillowslip failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Watchword's force dwarfs what Pillowslip has left on the field.
12:28 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
13:09 Watchword destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army after that battle.Watchword cuts Pillowslip's army in half.
13:25 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:00 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
14:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Pillowslip starts moving out.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:13 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:21 Watchword with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Pillowslip's zerglings!Pillowslip's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
16:44 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
17:27 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
17:54 Pillowslip is pushing his speedlings.Pillowslip hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:26 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
— The late game —
19:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:19 Pillowslip failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Watchword's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's position.
19:54 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:37 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:00 Watchword shot down Pillowslip's hatchery.Pillowslip's expansion burns — Watchword tears it down.
21:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Watchword's economy is suffering!Pillowslip gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Pillowslip is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
22:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Pillowslip GGs!Pillowslip GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Pillowslip taps out. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
army value
■ Pillowslip
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (68 lines)
0:09 The Blue Watchword spawns at s2 while Yellow Pillowslip spawns at s1.Watchword in Blue at s2. Pillowslip in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:44 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Pillowslip's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Watchword, 9 Pool from Pillowslip.
— The early game —
1:13 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:38 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:37 Pillowslip failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Pillowslip's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
4:05 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:46 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
5:28 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
5:44 Pillowslip is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Watchword's army.Pillowslip is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
6:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:55 Watchword with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Pillowslip's zerglings!Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
7:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
7:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
8:06 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:46 Pillowslip starts expanding.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:09 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:41 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:25 Watchword with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Pillowslip's zerglings!Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:05 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
11:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:53 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:32 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:35 Pillowslip failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
13:46 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
14:14 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:52 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:12 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:38 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:38 Watchword with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's position.
17:05 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
17:36 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
18:16 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:47 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:59 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:58 Watchword with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's position.
— The late game —
20:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
21:01 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:29 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:19 Watchword with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
22:56 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:15 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
🎙 Pillowslip is a step behind and knows it.
24:01 Currently, neither Watchword nor Pillowslip appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Pillowslip yet.
24:23 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:10 Pillowslip failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Watchword's mutalisks!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
25:47 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:19 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Pillowslip clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
26:44 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Pillowslip GGs!That's it. Pillowslip looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Pillowslip taps out. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
18 games
Pillowslip
8 – 10
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