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■ Serenade
■ Watchword
army value
■ Serenade
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns at s3 in Orange while Serenade spawns at s4 in Teal.Watchword takes s3 in Orange; across the map, Serenade settles in at s4 in Teal.
0:41 Watchword opens 12 Pool against Serenade's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Watchword, Forge Fast Expand from Serenade.
— The early game —
1:13 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:09 Serenade's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Serenade: the first units are already marching.
3:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:02 The battle outcome favors Serenade as Watchword's armies melt into Serenade's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Serenade marches on.
4:51 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:36 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade takes another base — the economy widens.
6:55 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:41 Serenade's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Serenade tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:21 Currently, neither Watchword nor Serenade appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Serenade yet.
— The mid game —
8:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:24 Serenade kills off all of Watchword's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Serenade holds the early rush without blinking.
10:02 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
10:37 Serenade destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
11:04 Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:49 Serenade's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Serenade: the first units are already marching.
12:11 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:41 Serenade warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Serenade expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:57 Serenade kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Serenade breaks Watchword's front door.
— The late game —
14:29 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Serenade pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:18 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword clips Serenade's army — real damage, but Serenade fights on.
15:35 Serenade is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Serenade tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:45 Watchword lost all of his zerglings to Serenade's zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Serenade's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Serenade is far ahead.
17:31 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Serenade pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:31 Serenade decides to move out with his armies.Serenade has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Watchword GGs!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Serenade closes it out over Watchword.
■ Serenade
■ Watchword
army value
■ Serenade
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (224 lines)
0:13 The Red Serenade spawns at s1 while Orange Watchword spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Serenade at s1, Watchword at s2.
0:39 Watchword opens 12 Hatch against Serenade's Forge Fast Expand.Serenade commits to Forge Fast Expand; Watchword answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:02 Serenade warps in a nexus.Quietly, Serenade adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:22 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:50 Serenade's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Serenade tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:58 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
2:20 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.
2:52 Watchword failed to break Serenade's defending line of zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Serenade's defense was already in place.
3:04 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:30 Serenade destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
3:48 Serenade starts expanding.Serenade plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:24 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
4:42 Serenade is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Serenade: the first units are already marching.
4:57 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:49 Watchword failed to break Serenade's defending line of zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Serenade's defense was already in place.
6:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
6:34 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
7:01 Serenade is pushing out with his zealots.Serenade goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
7:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
7:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:33 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Serenade continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Serenade's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
9:11 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 Serenade is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Watchword.Serenade needs an expansion soon or Watchword's economy simply wins this.
9:53 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade takes another base — the economy widens.
10:18 Serenade decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Serenade crosses the map with everything.
10:44 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:16 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Serenade's zealots!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Serenade's front door.
11:48 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:36 Serenade is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Serenade hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:53 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
13:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:39 Serenade tried to break into Watchword's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Serenade!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Serenade gained nothing for the cost.
14:06 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
14:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:55 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade takes another base — the economy widens.
15:06 Serenade tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Serenade.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:35 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Serenade's defense line.Good instincts from Serenade; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:53 Serenade starts pushing across the map.Serenade has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:09 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:55 Watchword's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Serenade takes the middle of the game.
17:28 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:48 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:14 Serenade is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Serenade's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:42 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:11 All of a sudden, Serenade has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
19:37 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Serenade's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
19:54 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:36 Watchword has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Serenade.No surprises today — Watchword's harassment is scouted early.
20:45 Watchword scouted the attempt but Serenade is still going with it!Plans change: Serenade's raiders are needed on defense.
21:03 Serenade casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Serenade.
21:39 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:20 Serenade made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Watchword's hydralisks! Watchword has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Serenade holds Watchword.
22:44 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
22:58 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
23:28 Watchword scouted Serenade's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Watchword's harassment is scouted early.
23:51 Serenade is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Serenade's raiders are needed on defense.
24:13 Serenade casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Serenade goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:36 Watchword's forces appear to be larger compared to Serenade's!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Serenade right now.
25:05 Eager to end the game, Serenade moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Serenade pushes.
25:24 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:12 Serenade tried to break into Watchword's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Serenade!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Serenade gained nothing for the cost.
26:19 It seems that Serenade only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
26:56 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:11 Serenade tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Serenade goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:43 Serenade casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Serenade knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
28:06 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:38 Serenade's speedlots dealt with Watchword's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Serenade successfully fended against Watchword's push!Serenade absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:00 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
29:23 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:43 Serenade starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Serenade pushes.
30:09 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:03 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Watchword didn't even have a chance against Serenade.Serenade absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
31:26 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
31:53 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:04 Watchword has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Serenade.Watchword's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:27 Watchword scouted the attempt but Serenade is still going with it!Serenade wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
32:41 Serenade tried to harass Watchword but Watchword successfully fends off the harassment.Serenade goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:05 With corsairs sniping overlords, Serenade is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Serenade starts the push.
33:40 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
34:16 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Serenade's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
34:42 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:30 Serenade tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Serenade.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:45 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:28 Serenade successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Serenade cleans it up.
36:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
37:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:48 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Serenade's high templars!Watchword looks away for one second and Serenade makes him pay for it.
38:09 Watchword's army is small compared to Serenade!Watchword needs production, fast; Serenade's army has outgrown his.
38:20 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Serenade's high templars!Watchword looks away for one second and Serenade makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
38:58 Serenade rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Serenade moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:07 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
39:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
39:51 Serenade successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Serenade holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:12 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
40:40 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:13 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Serenade.This is the big one — Serenade commits the late-game army.
41:34 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
41:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:13 All of a sudden, Serenade has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword clips Serenade's army — real damage, but Serenade fights on.
43:08 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:16 Where is Watchword's detector? Serenade sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!Serenade gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:50 Serenade rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Serenade has built comes forward at once.
44:16 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:53 Watchword was out-microed by Serenade and loses all his attacking forces.Serenade holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
45:04 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Serenade's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
45:34 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:03 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Serenade moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Serenade moves out to end it.
46:12 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:38 At the moment, neither Serenade nor Watchword is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Serenade and Watchword are level.
46:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
47:28 Serenade kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Serenade marches on.
47:46 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
48:07 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:31 Every gateway is pumping and Serenade starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Serenade commits the late-game army.
49:08 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
49:43 Watchword's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Serenade backs off.Serenade throws the endgame army in and Watchword simply refuses to lose.
50:03 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
50:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:59 At the moment, Watchword seems to have more units than Serenade.Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Serenade right now.
51:15 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Serenade moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Serenade commits the late-game army.
51:47 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
52:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
52:31 Watchword ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Serenade is inside the third.The final army does its work — Serenade breaks Watchword late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:55 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:12 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:28 Serenade rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Serenade moves out to end it.
53:47 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
54:05 Both Serenade and Watchword appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Serenade and Watchword are level.
54:36 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.
55:06 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Serenade's dragoons fire into nothing and Watchword holds.Serenade throws the endgame army in and Watchword simply refuses to lose.
55:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
55:39 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:02 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Serenade.Max supply, full upgrades: Serenade moves out to end it.
56:36 Watchword starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
56:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:24 Serenade had the observers for those lurkers and Watchword's push simply stops.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Serenade simply refuses to lose.
57:46 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
57:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Serenade destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
58:19 Attempting to end the game, Serenade moves out with his armies.Serenade has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:35 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
59:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:32 All of a sudden, Serenade has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Serenade's way of life — Watchword marches on.
59:50 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
60:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:30 Serenade's nexus has been destroyed by Watchword.No reinforcements in time: Serenade watches Watchword level the expansion.
61:09 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.
61:18 Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
61:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:16 Watchword kills off Serenade's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
62:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:50 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
63:16 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
63:33 In terms of army size, Serenade is behind Watchword!Serenade needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
64:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
64:32 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Serenade's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
64:52 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
65:14 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
65:33 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Serenade moves on the hatcheries.Everything Serenade has built comes forward at once.
65:46 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
66:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:43 Watchword's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Serenade has no observers left. The push stalls.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
67:06 It seems that Serenade only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
67:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
67:53 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
68:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
68:31 Under dark swarm Serenade's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
69:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:27 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
69:48 Where is Watchword's detector? Serenade sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Serenade. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
69:58 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
70:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
70:39 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Serenade.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
70:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:41 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
72:01 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Serenade's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Serenade. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
72:08 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
72:37 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 armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
72:59 Under dark swarm Serenade's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
73:16 About half of Serenade's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
73:47 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Serenade taps out!Serenade types it out: GG.
Serenade taps out. Watchword's late game was simply better.
■ Serenade
■ Watchword
army value
■ Serenade
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (122 lines)
0:10 Watchword spawns in Orange at s1 while Serenade spawns in Purple at s2.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s1, Serenade answers from s2.
0:31 Serenade gets Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Pool.Watchword commits to 12 Pool; Serenade answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:01 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:17 Serenade warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Serenade expands.
1:38 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:07 Serenade is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Serenade goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:10 Watchword failed to kill off Serenade's defending zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Serenade's defense was already in place.
3:36 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:44 Serenade destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
4:08 Serenade warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Serenade expands.
4:43 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:10 Attempting to end the game, Serenade moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Serenade pushes.
5:33 Watchword must macro up quickly or Serenade will just roll him over!Watchword needs production, fast; Serenade's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:02 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
6:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:45 Watchword failed to break Serenade's defending line of zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Serenade's defense was already in place.
7:11 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
7:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Serenade destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
8:03 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
8:26 Serenade is pushing out with his zealots.Serenade tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:40 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
9:00 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:52 Serenade failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
10:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:50 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:20 It seems like Serenade has more units than Watchword!Count the units: Serenade has the edge over Watchword right now.
11:40 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:54 Serenade's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Serenade: the first units are already marching.
12:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:53 Serenade kills off all of Watchword's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Serenade holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
13:11 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:39 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Serenade's force stays on that battlefield.
14:12 Serenade starts pushing across the map.Serenade has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:33 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
14:47 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
15:36 Serenade tried to break into Watchword's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Serenade!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Serenade.
16:18 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:25 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Serenade holds the stronger army for now.
16:57 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:12 With corsairs sniping overlords, Serenade is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Serenade's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:13 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Serenade's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:43 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:10 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:30 Zerglings ran past Serenade's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Watchword gets into Serenade's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:59 Serenade casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Serenade.
20:12 Serenade tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:30 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:05 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
21:46 Watchword brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Serenade had the observers and archons to deal with. Serenade successfully defended Watchword's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Serenade holds Watchword.
22:06 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Serenade's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
22:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
23:16 Serenade might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Watchword did.Serenade is starving on bases while Watchword spreads across the map.
23:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:05 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.
24:18 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Serenade's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:37 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
25:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
25:35 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 Serenade's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Serenade shuts the door on Watchword.
25:50 Serenade tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:26 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:02 Watchword kills off Serenade's armies and continues pushing!Serenade's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
27:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:07 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
28:21 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 Serenade's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Serenade shuts the door on Watchword.
28:58 Reaver! Reaver! Serenade's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Serenade gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:15 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 Serenade's army.Watchword goes for the raid — Serenade is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:29 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:34 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Watchword didn't even have a chance against Serenade.Serenade absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
30:58 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
31:11 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Serenade pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Serenade's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Serenade's foundation.
32:13 Serenade might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Watchword did.Serenade needs an expansion soon or Watchword's economy simply wins this.
— The late game —
32:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Serenade's economy is suffering!Watchword gets into Serenade's mineral line — workers are dying.
32:58 Reaver! Reaver! Serenade's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!The raid lands — Serenade chips away at Watchword's foundation.
33:25 Serenade tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Serenade.
33:34 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:41 Serenade failed to deal nicely with Watchword's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Serenade's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
35:01 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:30 Serenade destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
35:38 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Serenade's high templars!Serenade gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:09 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:56 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Watchword didn't even have a chance against Serenade.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Serenade holds Watchword.
37:22 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:52 It seems that Serenade only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
38:23 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:01 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Serenade's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
39:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
39:55 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
40:20 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
40:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
41:15 Serenade failed to deal nicely with Watchword's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Serenade's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
41:29 Serenade lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:49 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
42:21 Reaver! Reaver! Serenade's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!The raid lands — Serenade chips away at Watchword's foundation.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
42:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
43:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Serenade taps out!That's it. Serenade looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Watchword takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Serenade
■ Watchword
army value
■ Serenade
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (325 lines)
0:07 Serenade spawns at s2 in Orange while Watchword spawns at s1 in Purple.Serenade takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Watchword settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:40 Serenade opens Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Serenade, 12 Pool from Watchword.
— The early game —
0:51 Serenade warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Serenade expands.
1:12 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Serenade is pushing out with his zealots.Serenade goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:56 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:37 Serenade successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Serenade holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:02 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
3:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Serenade destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
3:50 At the moment, Serenade seems to have more units than Watchword.Serenade's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
4:02 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:32 Serenade is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Serenade: the first units are already marching.
4:51 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:15 Serenade warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Serenade expands.
5:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:58 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Serenade's dragoons.Serenade wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
6:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
6:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Serenade destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
7:00 Serenade is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Serenade: the first units are already marching.
7:18 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:48 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.
8:02 Serenade was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
8:26 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:48 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:21 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
9:35 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
9:59 Serenade must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Serenade needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
10:20 Serenade warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Serenade expands.
10:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:04 Watchword failed to break Serenade's defending line of zealots.Serenade holds the early rush without blinking.
11:15 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
11:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:03 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
12:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:39 Watchword's scourge sniped a few of Serenade's observers! Serenade can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Serenade's position.
13:00 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:38 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
14:06 Watchword has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Serenade.Watchword's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
14:43 Watchword scouted the attempt but Serenade is still going with it!Plans change: Serenade's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
15:00 Serenade tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:21 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:37 Serenade warps in a nexus.Quietly, Serenade adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:30 Watchword kills off Serenade's armies and continues pushing!Serenade's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
16:41 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Serenade's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Serenade's army — real damage, but Serenade fights on.
17:06 It seems that Serenade only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
17:34 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:43 Serenade must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Serenade is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
18:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:44 Watchword's scourge sniped a few of Serenade's observers! Serenade can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Serenade's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
19:04 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Serenade's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Serenade's army — real damage, but Serenade fights on.
19:23 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
19:50 Serenade tried to harass Watchword but Watchword successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Serenade.
19:57 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:18 Watchword starts expanding.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
20:42 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.
21:10 With beautiful placement, Serenade successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Serenade cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:36 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword clips Serenade's army — real damage, but Serenade fights on.
21:58 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:05 Serenade warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Serenade expands.
22:25 Serenade casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:54 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:37 Watchword was out-microed by Serenade and loses all his attacking forces.Serenade takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
24:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
24:27 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:36 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
25:13 Serenade tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:20 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
25:46 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade takes another base — the economy widens.
26:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:34 Watchword failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Watchword's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Watchword is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Serenade holds Watchword.
26:47 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Serenade's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
27:25 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:44 Where is Watchword's detector? Serenade sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!The raid lands — Serenade chips away at Watchword's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:58 Looks like Serenade is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Serenade hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:09 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
28:31 Currently, Serenade and Watchword appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
28:54 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
29:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:45 All of a sudden, Serenade has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Serenade's way of life — Watchword marches on.
30:15 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
30:30 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
30:49 Reaver! Reaver! Serenade's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Watchword looks away for one second and Serenade makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:13 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade takes another base — the economy widens.
31:31 Serenade is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Serenade's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:49 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:42 Watchword's massive number of speedlings stopped Serenade's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Watchword!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Serenade.
33:02 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
33:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
33:35 With corsairs sniping overlords, Serenade is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Serenade hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:03 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:45 Watchword failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Watchword's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Watchword is backing off!Serenade absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
35:01 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
35:49 Serenade moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Serenade crosses the map with everything.
36:26 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:53 Serenade made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Watchword's hydralisks! Watchword has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Serenade holds Watchword.
37:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
— The late game —
38:03 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Serenade.Everything Serenade has built comes forward at once.
38:20 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:51 At the moment, neither Serenade nor Watchword is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Serenade and Watchword are level.
39:20 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.
39:39 Watchword kills off Serenade's armies and continues pushing!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
39:57 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
40:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Serenade destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
40:45 Serenade rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Serenade moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:55 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:24 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.
41:50 Watchword's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Serenade has no observers left. The push stalls.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:02 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:29 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:56 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Serenade's high templars!The raid lands — Serenade chips away at Watchword's foundation.
43:03 Serenade casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:29 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
43:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:17 Watchword kills off Serenade's armies and continues pushing!Serenade's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
44:40 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:58 Serenade destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Serenade takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
45:20 Every gateway is pumping and Serenade starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Serenade moves out to end it.
45:41 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
45:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:21 Watchword's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Serenade backs off.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:44 It seems that Serenade only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
46:59 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:27 It seems like Watchword has more units than Serenade!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Serenade should not take this fight.
47:46 Serenade tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Serenade.
48:16 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
48:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
49:03 Serenade successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Serenade's line. Great positioning.
49:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword clips Serenade's army — real damage, but Serenade fights on.
49:31 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:05 Serenade tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:26 With a successful harassment, Serenade hurts Watchword's economy.The raid lands — Serenade chips away at Watchword's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:51 Serenade decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Serenade pushes.
51:01 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
51:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
51:48 Watchword's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Serenade has no observers left. The push stalls.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:10 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
52:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
52:52 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Serenade's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Serenade. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
53:23 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Serenade moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Serenade commits the late-game army.
53:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:55 Serenade walked into plague and swarm together. Watchword gave up nothing.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:18 Serenade destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Serenade takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
54:34 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
55:08 Serenade tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
55:28 Serenade's number of expansions are equal to Watchword's.Base for base, they're level — Serenade and Watchword match each other.
55:43 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Serenade moves on the hatcheries.Everything Serenade has built comes forward at once.
56:09 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
56:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:52 Under dark swarm Serenade's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:05 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
57:28 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
57:53 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Serenade moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Serenade commits the late-game army.
58:15 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
58:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:54 Watchword was out-microed by Serenade and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Serenade's line. Great positioning.
59:28 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
59:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
60:03 Serenade tried to harass Watchword but Watchword successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Serenade.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:18 Serenade casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
60:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
61:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
61:41 Serenade's storms land on the swarm and Watchword's cracklings die before they reach the line.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Serenade simply refuses to lose.
62:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
62:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
62:33 Serenade's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Serenade's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
63:01 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Serenade moves on the hatcheries.Everything Serenade has built comes forward at once.
63:17 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:51 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.
64:09 Watchword successfully fends off Serenade's attacks.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
64:34 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
64:57 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
65:12 Serenade harasses Watchword's economy and gets ahead of the game.Serenade gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
65:40 Attempting to end the game, Serenade moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Serenade crosses the map with everything.
65:47 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
66:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
66:27 Serenade was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Serenade home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
67:00 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
67:21 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
67:42 Serenade casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Serenade.
67:56 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
68:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
68:49 Watchword's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Serenade loses everything.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Serenade late.
69:03 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
69:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
69:49 Eager to end the game, Serenade moves out with his armies.Serenade has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
70:11 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
70:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
70:58 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Serenade.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
71:17 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:47 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
72:02 Where is Watchword's detector? Serenade sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Serenade. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
72:17 It seems like Watchword has more units than Serenade!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Serenade should not take this fight.
72:47 Serenade is planning a harassment, but Watchword scouted it!No surprises today — Watchword's harassment is scouted early.
73:03 Serenade is still going ahead with his harassment!Serenade wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
73:28 Serenade harasses Watchword and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Serenade chips away at Watchword's foundation.
73:52 Serenade tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Serenade goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
74:16 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
74:38 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.
74:51 Watchword's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Serenade loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
75:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
75:40 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
76:10 Reaver! Reaver! Serenade's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Serenade gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
76:17 Reaver! Reaver! Serenade's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Watchword looks away for one second and Serenade makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
76:33 Serenade decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Serenade pushes.
77:01 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
77:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
77:38 Serenade's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Watchword's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Serenade breaks Watchword late.
78:19 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
78:29 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
79:02 Serenade tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Serenade knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
79:14 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
79:42 Serenade is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Watchword's army.Serenade is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
80:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
80:18 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Watchword's ultralisks cannot get through.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Serenade simply refuses to lose.
80:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Serenade's force and backs off.
81:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:30 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Serenade's high templars!Serenade gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
81:54 Serenade rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Serenade commits the late-game army.
82:06 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
82:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
82:43 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Serenade walks through Watchword's army.The final army does its work — Serenade breaks Watchword late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
83:08 Serenade destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
83:33 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:47 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Serenade.Max supply, full upgrades: Serenade moves out to end it.
84:18 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
84:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
84:57 Serenade walked into plague and swarm together. Watchword gave up nothing.Serenade throws the endgame army in and Watchword simply refuses to lose.
85:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Serenade destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
85:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
86:12 Serenade rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Serenade has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
86:24 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
86:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
87:18 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Serenade's dragoons fire into nothing and Watchword holds.Serenade throws the endgame army in and Watchword simply refuses to lose.
87:39 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
87:49 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
88:10 Nice try from Serenade to harass Watchword, but Watchword's reaction is just too agile.Serenade goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
88:30 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
88:53 Serenade's army is small compared to Watchword!Serenade needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
89:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
89:46 Serenade's storms land on the swarm and Watchword's cracklings die before they reach the line.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Serenade simply refuses to lose.
90:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
90:22 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:43 Reaver! Reaver! Serenade's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Watchword looks away for one second and Serenade makes him pay for it.
91:13 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
91:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
91:49 Serenade's storms land on the swarm and Watchword's cracklings die before they reach the line.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Serenade simply refuses to lose.
92:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
92:45 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
93:01 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
93:14 It seems like Watchword has more units than Serenade!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Serenade right now.
93:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
94:03 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Watchword breaks Serenade wide open.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Serenade late.
94:16 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
94:39 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
94:59 Reaver! Reaver! Serenade's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Beautiful harassment from Serenade. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
95:39 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
95:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Serenade is a step behind and knows it.
96:04 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Watchword's ultralisks cannot get through.Serenade holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
96:36 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword clips Serenade's army — real damage, but Serenade fights on.
97:03 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
97:28 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
97:46 Watchword's forces appear to be larger compared to Serenade's!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Serenade right now.
98:02 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.
98:13 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Serenade.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
98:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Serenade seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:11 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
🎙 Serenade is a step behind and knows it.
99:36 Where is Watchword's detector? Serenade sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Serenade. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
99:57 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
100:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
100:28 Watchword's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Serenade loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
100:58 After that battle, Serenade still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:18 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
101:36 Serenade tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Serenade.
102:03 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
102:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Watchword has built a commanding army lead — Serenade needs something special here.
102:37 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Watchword breaks Serenade wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
103:10 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:23 It seems that Serenade only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
103:48 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
104:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Serenade GGs!Serenade GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Watchword takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:14 Watchword spawns at s2 in Blue while Serenade spawns at s1 in White.Watchword in Blue at s2. Serenade in White at s1. The map is set.
0:45 Watchword gets 5 Pool against Serenade's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 5 Pool from Watchword, Forge Fast Expand from Serenade.
— The early game —
1:00 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 It's all going Watchword's way right now.
1:46 Watchword opens with a cheesy build.Watchword isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
1:57 Watchword with an aggressive opening starts to attack Serenade.All or nothing: Watchword's gamble arrives at Serenade's base.
2:41 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
3:35 All of a sudden, Serenade has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:58 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
4:38 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Serenade while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Serenade — the losses are light.
5:14 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
5:43 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
6:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:40 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Serenade's dragoons.Serenade wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
6:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Serenade's army.Watchword clips Serenade's army — real damage, but Serenade fights on.
7:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:10 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:38 Serenade is pushing out with his zealots.Serenade tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:36 Serenade failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
10:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Serenade destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Serenade clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
10:22 About half of Serenade's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
10:54 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
11:22 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
12:00 Serenade is pushing out with his zealots.Serenade goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:29 Watchword decides to expand.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:32 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Serenade's zealots!Serenade wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
13:57 With excellent skills and micro, Serenade managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:59 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
15:13 Serenade must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Serenade needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
15:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:27 Serenade lost some of his dragoons to Watchword's speedlings!Serenade wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
16:46 Serenade has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
17:27 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:44 Serenade warps in a nexus.Serenade takes another base — the economy widens.
18:10 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:51 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
19:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:52 Watchword kills off Serenade's armies and continues pushing!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Watchword's way right now.
20:06 After that battle, Watchword destroyed about half of Serenade's army.Half of Serenade's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
20:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:05 Watchword destroys Serenade's nexus, denying expansions.Watchword finds the weak point and Serenade's new base is gone.
21:46 Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
22:21 Serenade warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Serenade expands.
22:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:18 Watchword kills off Serenade's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
23:43 Serenade seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Watchword — more than half the force is gone.
24:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Serenade keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
24:45 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
25:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Serenade GGs!That's it. Serenade looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Serenade taps out. Watchword's early game was simply better.
Head to head
4 games
Serenade
4 – 0
Watchword