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· Mon, Aug 24 2026 · 04:06 server time
Games
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■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:17 Semblance spawns in Orange at s2 while Watchword spawns in Blue at s1.We're underway — Semblance spawns at s2, Watchword answers from s1.
0:42 Watchword gets 12 Hatch against Semblance's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Semblance's Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:06 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Semblance decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:38 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:54 Semblance failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Semblance's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
4:18 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 About half of Semblance's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
5:08 Semblance decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
5:49 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:09 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
6:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Semblance is a step behind and knows it.
7:14 Semblance was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:42 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:31 Semblance lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
9:01 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:23 Semblance is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Semblance goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:48 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:23 Semblance is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Watchword's army.Semblance is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
11:03 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.
11:34 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Semblance's dragoons.The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Semblance's front door.
🎙 Semblance is a step behind and knows it.
12:03 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
12:57 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
13:31 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:20 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Semblance's zealots!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Semblance's front door.
15:01 Watchword only destroyed about half of Semblance's army.Watchword cuts Semblance's army in half.
15:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
15:58 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
16:24 Semblance warps in a nexus.Quietly, Semblance adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:30 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Semblance's dragoons.The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Semblance's front door.
18:10 After that battle, Watchword destroyed about half of Semblance's army.Watchword cuts Semblance's army in half.
18:28 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:11 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.
19:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
20:17 Watchword's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Semblance's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Semblance's position.
🎙 Watchword's force dwarfs what Semblance has left on the field.
20:46 After that battle, Watchword destroyed about half of Semblance's army.Watchword cuts Semblance's army in half.
— The late game —
21:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
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.
22:19 Semblance having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Semblance types it out: GG.
Semblance taps out. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:18 Watchword spawns at s3 in Green while Semblance spawns at s1 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s3, Semblance at s1.
0:33 Watchword opens Overpool against Semblance's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's Overpool against Semblance's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:51 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Semblance starts expanding.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Semblance tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:24 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:46 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
3:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:40 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Semblance's zealots!Semblance wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
4:11 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
4:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
4:45 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:16 Eager to end the game, Semblance moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:04 Watchword was out-microed by Semblance and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Semblance's line. Great positioning.
6:28 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:48 Semblance destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Semblance clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
7:20 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
7:35 Semblance is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
7:54 Watchword starts expanding.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
8:10 Semblance warps in a nexus.Quietly, Semblance adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:09 Watchword kills off Semblance's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Semblance's way of life — Watchword marches on.
9:27 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Semblance destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
10:08 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:50 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
11:04 Watchword's forces appear to be larger compared to Semblance's!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Semblance should not take this fight.
11:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:53 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Semblance's dragoons.The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Semblance's front door.
12:23 Semblance has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:36 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
12:52 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:29 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
13:54 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
14:03 With corsairs sniping overlords, Semblance is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Semblance starts the push.
14:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:02 Watchword micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Semblance's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Semblance's position.
15:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
15:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:01 Semblance tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Semblance.
16:30 Nice try from Semblance to harass Watchword, but Watchword's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:01 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.
17:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:44 Watchword's zerglings surround Semblance's archons while Watchword's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Watchword!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Semblance's position.
18:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
18:17 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
18:43 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Semblance's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Semblance shuts the door on Watchword.
19:21 Semblance is planning a harassment, but Watchword scouted it!No surprises today — Watchword's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
19:41 Semblance is still going ahead with his harassment!Semblance wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
19:58 Semblance casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Semblance knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
20:31 Semblance is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Watchword's army.Semblance needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
20:55 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
21:14 Semblance warps in a nexus.Quietly, Semblance adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Semblance's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Semblance's economy takes a real hit.
21:53 Semblance casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:16 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Semblance is a step behind and knows it.
23:08 Watchword kills off Semblance's armies and continues pushing!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:32 Semblance lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:47 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
25:00 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Semblance's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Semblance's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
25:27 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
25:43 Semblance destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Semblance takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
26:05 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:35 Semblance decides to expand.Quietly, Semblance adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:08 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.
27:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:43 Semblance made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Watchword's hydralisks! Watchword has to back off!Semblance absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
28:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
28:38 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
28:52 At the moment, Semblance seems to have more units than Watchword.Semblance's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
29:17 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:47 Looks like Semblance is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Semblance starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:11 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:48 Watchword's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Semblance's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Semblance's position.
31:22 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:43 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:06 Where is Watchword's detector? Semblance sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!The raid lands — Semblance chips away at Watchword's foundation.
32:35 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.
32:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:15 Watchword kills off Semblance's armies and continues pushing!Semblance's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
34:08 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
34:17 Reaver! Reaver! Semblance's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Beautiful harassment from Semblance. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
34:40 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:38 Watchword brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Semblance had the observers and archons to deal with. Semblance successfully defended Watchword's push!Semblance absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
35:52 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
36:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
36:33 Semblance 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.
37:04 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:20 Semblance moves out with his armies.Semblance has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:09 Semblance's speedlots dealt with Watchword's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Semblance successfully fended against Watchword's push!Semblance absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
38:34 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
39:04 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
39:33 Semblance tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:44 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.
40:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:29 Semblance failed to deal nicely with Watchword's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Semblance's position.
40:58 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:21 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:36 In terms of army size, Semblance is behind Watchword!Semblance is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
42:00 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
42:41 Semblance rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Semblance commits the late-game army.
42:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:26 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Semblance.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Semblance late.
43:41 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:01 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:33 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
44:57 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Semblance.Max supply, full upgrades: Semblance moves out to end it.
45:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:36 Watchword was out-microed by Semblance and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Semblance's line. Great positioning.
45:56 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:16 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:58 Watchword's army is small compared to Semblance!Watchword needs production, fast; Semblance's army has outgrown his.
47:08 Semblance 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 Semblance.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:29 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
48:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:16 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Watchword breaks Semblance wide open.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Semblance late.
48:56 About half of Semblance's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
49:04 It seems that Semblance only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
49:33 Reaver! Reaver! Semblance's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Beautiful harassment from Semblance. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
50:05 Semblance tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Semblance.
50:30 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.
50:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
51:08 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Semblance.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Semblance late.
51:33 Semblance lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
51:47 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:17 Watchword scouted Semblance's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Watchword's harassment is scouted early.
52:42 Semblance doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Semblance thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
53:06 At the moment, Watchword seems to have more units than Semblance.Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Semblance right now.
53:30 Watchword successfully blocked Semblance from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Semblance.
53:56 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
54:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
54:37 Watchword's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Semblance loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
54:49 Semblance has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:17 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
55:45 Where is Watchword's detector? Semblance sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!Watchword looks away for one second and Semblance makes him pay for it.
56:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Semblance taps out!Semblance types it out: GG.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Semblance, settled in the late game.
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:17 Semblance spawns in Yellow at s2 while Watchword spawns in Red at s1.Semblance in Yellow at s2. Watchword in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:37 Watchword opens 12 Hatch against Semblance's Forge Fast Expand.Semblance shows Forge Fast Expand — Watchword has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Semblance is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:34 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:42 Semblance kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Semblance breaks Watchword's front door.
4:09 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
4:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:19 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:35 Semblance is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
6:14 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?
6:47 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
🎙 Semblance holds the stronger army for now.
7:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:30 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Semblance is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Semblance. The push continues.
8:07 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
8:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:02 At the moment, Semblance seems to have more units than Watchword.Semblance's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
9:31 Semblance is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
10:05 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:13 Semblance kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Semblance breaks Watchword's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Semblance as the game develops.
11:37 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Semblance pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:00 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Semblance's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Semblance's force and backs off.
12:39 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:11 Semblance decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Semblance crosses the map with everything.
13:39 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:08 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:17 Watchword failed to kill off Semblance's defending zealots.Semblance holds the early rush without blinking.
15:37 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Semblance is far ahead.
16:19 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Semblance's force stays on that battlefield.
16:47 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:14 With corsairs sniping overlords, Semblance is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Semblance hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:31 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
18:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:43 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Semblance is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Semblance marches on.
19:07 Semblance only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Semblance cuts Watchword's army in half.
19:42 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:04 Both Semblance and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Semblance and Watchword match each other.
🎙 It's all going Semblance's way right now.
20:41 Looks like Semblance is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Semblance starts the push.
21:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:07 A few beautiful storms from Semblance turned the battle around! Semblance won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Semblance breaks Watchword's position.
22:44 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Semblance's force stays on that battlefield.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:47 Zerglings ran past Semblance's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Semblance looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
24:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Watchword GGs!That's it. Watchword looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Semblance takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (307 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns at s1 in Purple while Semblance spawns at s2 in Teal.Watchword takes s1 in Purple; Semblance settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:27 Semblance gets Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Hatch.Watchword shows 12 Hatch — Semblance has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Watchword decides to expand.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:17 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:59 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Semblance tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:38 Semblance failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
3:07 It seems that Semblance only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
3:22 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
3:53 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:18 Semblance decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
4:27 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
4:54 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:31 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Semblance's zealots!Semblance wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
6:07 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
6:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
6:48 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
7:04 Currently, neither Watchword nor Semblance appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Semblance match each other.
7:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:46 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Semblance's dragoons.Semblance wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
8:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Semblance's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:37 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
8:46 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
9:10 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
9:39 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:14 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Semblance's zealots!Semblance wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
10:34 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
10:56 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
11:27 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.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
11:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:16 Semblance's speedlots dealt with Watchword's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Semblance successfully fended against Watchword's push!Semblance absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
12:38 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
12:50 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
13:07 Semblance warps in a nexus.Quietly, Semblance adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:34 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.
14:02 Watchword's forces appear to be larger compared to Semblance's!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Semblance should not take this fight.
14:28 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:06 All of a sudden, Semblance has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Semblance's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
15:17 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Semblance's force and backs off.
15:39 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
16:16 Reaver! Reaver! Semblance's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Beautiful harassment from Semblance. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
16:32 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:13 Watchword brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Semblance had the observers and archons to deal with. Semblance successfully defended Watchword's push!Semblance absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
17:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
18:04 Semblance destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Semblance takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:13 Currently, neither Watchword nor Semblance appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Semblance match each other.
18:42 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:03 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
19:27 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:42 Semblance decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Semblance has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:38 Watchword failed to bring in overlords as Semblance's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Semblance takes the middle of the game.
20:59 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
21:22 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:38 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.
22:03 Semblance decides to start pushing across the map.Semblance tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:21 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
22:34 Semblance warps in a nexus.Quietly, Semblance adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:20 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Semblance's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
23:46 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:35 Semblance tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Semblance goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:01 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Semblance's defense line.Good instincts from Semblance; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:25 Semblance is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Semblance's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
25:58 Semblance's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Semblance breaks Watchword's position.
26:21 Semblance destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Semblance clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
26:54 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:01 Reaver! Reaver! Semblance's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Watchword looks away for one second and Semblance makes him pay for it.
27:34 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Semblance's defense line.Good instincts from Semblance; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
27:50 Looks like Semblance is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Semblance hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:16 Both Watchword and Semblance appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Semblance yet.
28:37 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
28:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:14 A few beautiful storms from Semblance turned the battle around! Semblance won the battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Semblance takes the middle of the game.
29:33 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
30:09 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
30:22 Semblance casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Semblance.
30:48 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:29 Watchword brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Semblance had the observers and archons to deal with. Semblance successfully defended Watchword's push!Semblance absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
31:54 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Semblance destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
32:24 Semblance casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:04 Semblance casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Semblance goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:21 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.
33:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
33:55 All of a sudden, Semblance has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
34:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
35:14 Semblance must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Semblance is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
35:25 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:56 Semblance is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Semblance hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:34 Watchword scourged some of Semblance's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Semblance.
36:46 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
37:12 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
37:45 Semblance casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
38:04 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
38:20 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Semblance moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Semblance moves out to end it.
38:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
39:05 Watchword spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Semblance is still standing.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Semblance simply refuses to lose.
39:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
39:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
40:20 Semblance casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Semblance knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
40:32 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
40:59 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Semblance moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Semblance moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:33 Watchword's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Semblance loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
42:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Semblance's force and backs off.
42:18 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
42:40 Reaver! Reaver! Semblance's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Semblance gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:10 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
43:22 Semblance rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Semblance moves out to end it.
43:59 Currently, Watchword and Semblance appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
44:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:31 Watchword spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Semblance is still standing.Semblance holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Semblance's force and backs off.
45:23 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:48 Semblance casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Semblance knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
45:55 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.
46:15 Every gateway is pumping and Semblance starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Semblance moves out to end it.
46:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:14 Watchword spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Semblance is still standing.Semblance holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:24 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:55 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:13 Nice try from Watchword to harass Semblance, but Semblance's reaction is just too agile.Watchword goes for the raid — Semblance is ready, and nothing comes of it.
48:25 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Semblance's high templars!The raid lands — Semblance chips away at Watchword's foundation.
48:52 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:13 Eager to end the game, Semblance moves out with his armies.Semblance has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:10 Under dark swarm Semblance's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
50:21 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:45 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:09 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
51:22 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Semblance moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Semblance moves out to end it.
51:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:15 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Watchword breaks Semblance wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
52:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:15 In terms of army size, Semblance is behind Watchword!Semblance is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
53:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
54:01 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Semblance moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Semblance commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:37 Watchword spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Semblance is still standing.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Semblance simply refuses to lose.
55:11 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:53 Zerglings ran past Semblance's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Semblance's economy takes a real hit.
56:17 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
56:37 Every gateway is pumping and Semblance starts walking across the map.Everything Semblance has built comes forward at once.
57:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:21 Semblance successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Semblance cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:46 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:04 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:34 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 Semblance's army.Good instincts from Semblance; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
58:45 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Semblance's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Semblance shuts the door on Watchword.
59:12 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Semblance moves on the hatcheries.Everything Semblance has built comes forward at once.
59:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:59 Semblance was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
60:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword clips Semblance's army — real damage, but Semblance fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:54 Watchword tried to harass Semblance but Semblance successfully fends off the harassment.Watchword knocks, Semblance answers. No damage done.
61:24 Semblance's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Count the units: Semblance has the edge over Watchword right now.
61:37 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
62:03 Semblance rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Semblance has built comes forward at once.
62:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
62:51 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Watchword's ultralisks cannot get through.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Semblance simply refuses to lose.
63:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword clips Semblance's army — real damage, but Semblance fights on.
63:39 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
63:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
64:18 Every gateway is pumping and Semblance starts walking across the map.Everything Semblance has built comes forward at once.
64:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
64:57 Under dark swarm Semblance's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Semblance late.
65:21 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Semblance's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Semblance's army — real damage, but Semblance fights on.
65:35 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
65:56 Watchword destroys Semblance's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Semblance watches Watchword level the expansion.
66:24 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Semblance's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Semblance shuts the door on Watchword.
66:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
67:02 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:26 Every gateway is pumping and Semblance starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Semblance commits the late-game army.
67:47 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.
68:03 Semblance had the observers for those lurkers and Watchword's push simply stops.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Semblance simply refuses to lose.
68:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
68:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
69:10 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
69:51 Attempting to end the game, Semblance moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
69:58 Currently, Watchword and Semblance appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Watchword and Semblance are level.
70:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
70:46 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Watchword's ultralisks cannot get through.Semblance holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
71:14 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
71:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
71:58 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Semblance's defense line.Good instincts from Semblance; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
72:19 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 Semblance's army.Watchword goes for the raid — Semblance is ready, and nothing comes of it.
72:40 Semblance rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Semblance has built comes forward at once.
72:55 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.
73:16 Watchword's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Semblance has no observers left. The push stalls.Semblance throws the endgame army in and Watchword simply refuses to lose.
73:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
73:58 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:32 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Semblance's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Semblance shuts the door on Watchword.
74:40 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Semblance's defense line.Good instincts from Semblance; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
75:08 Semblance rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Semblance has built comes forward at once.
75:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
75:49 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Semblance's dragoons fire into nothing and Watchword holds.Semblance throws the endgame army in and Watchword simply refuses to lose.
76:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Semblance destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
76:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Semblance's force and backs off.
77:00 Watchword has more expansions than Semblance.Watchword is out-expanding Semblance — the money game is tilting.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
77:21 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
77:44 Semblance rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Semblance commits the late-game army.
78:04 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.
78:35 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Semblance's attacks.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
78:45 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:25 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Semblance's defense line.Good instincts from Semblance; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
79:51 Semblance decides to move out with his armies.Semblance has seen enough — the army moves out.
80:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
80:40 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Semblance is continuing to push across the map!Semblance wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
80:52 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:51 Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
81:59 Every gateway is pumping and Semblance starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Semblance commits the late-game army.
82:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
82:47 Watchword's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Semblance backs off.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
83:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Semblance destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
83:29 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
83:57 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
84:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
84:35 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Semblance's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
84:54 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
85:19 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:32 In terms of army size, Semblance is behind Watchword!Semblance is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
86:09 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
86:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
86:53 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Watchword's ultralisks cannot get through.Semblance holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
87:08 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Semblance's force and backs off.
87:28 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Semblance's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Semblance's economy takes a real hit.
88:04 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 Semblance's army.Watchword knocks, Semblance answers. No damage done.
88:26 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
89:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
89:22 Watchword's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Semblance loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
89:49 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
90:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Semblance destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
90:19 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.
90:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
91:18 Watchword's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Semblance loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
91:34 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
91:43 Semblance destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Semblance takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
92:09 Watchword shot down Semblance's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Semblance watches Watchword level the expansion.
92:30 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
93:07 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
93:14 Semblance must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Semblance is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
93:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
94:08 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Watchword breaks Semblance wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
94:36 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
94:44 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:07 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
95:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
95:54 Under dark swarm Semblance's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Semblance late.
96:12 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Semblance's force and backs off.
96:41 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
96:56 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
97:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
97:45 Under dark swarm Semblance's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Semblance late.
98:00 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword clips Semblance's army — real damage, but Semblance fights on.
98:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
98:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
99:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Semblance GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Semblance taps.
Watchword takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 Semblance spawns at s4 in Purple while Watchword spawns at s2 in Orange.We're underway — Semblance spawns at s4, Watchword answers from s2.
0:35 Semblance opens Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Pool.Semblance commits to Forge Fast Expand; Watchword answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:58 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
2:07 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Semblance goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:40 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?
3:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:22 Semblance successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Semblance's line. Great positioning.
4:01 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
4:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Semblance destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
5:01 Semblance is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
5:34 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:22 Semblance successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Semblance holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:45 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
7:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Semblance destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
7:48 Semblance desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
8:11 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:41 Semblance moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Semblance crosses the map with everything.
9:21 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:15 Watchword failed to break Semblance's defending line of zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Semblance's defense was already in place.
10:47 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Semblance — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:11 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Semblance pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:41 It seems like Semblance has more units than Watchword!Semblance's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
12:12 Semblance decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
12:47 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:05 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
13:30 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
14:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:41 Watchword lost all of his zerglings to Semblance's zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Semblance's early aggression takes the lead.
15:08 It seems that Semblance only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
15:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Semblance's army.Watchword clips Semblance's army — real damage, but Semblance fights on.
— The mid game —
15:59 Looks like Semblance is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Semblance starts the push.
16:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:50 Watchword's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Semblance takes the middle of the game.
17:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
17:48 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
18:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Semblance's economy is suffering!Watchword gets into Semblance's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
18:48 With corsairs sniping overlords, Semblance is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Semblance hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:32 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Semblance!Watchword needs production, fast; Semblance's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The scales tip toward Semblance — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:29 Semblance kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Watchword's army evaporates. Semblance doesn't even slow down.
20:46 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
21:26 With excellent skills and micro, Semblance managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:57 Semblance warps in a nexus.Quietly, Semblance adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:11 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
22:52 With corsairs sniping overlords, Semblance is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Semblance starts the push.
23:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:45 Semblance's massive number of speedlots slice through Watchword's zerglings and hydralisks.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Semblance takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Semblance's force dwarfs what Watchword has left on the field.
24:11 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Semblance's force stays on that battlefield.
24:39 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Watchword GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Watchword taps.
GG. Semblance closes it out over Watchword.
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:19 Watchword spawns at s1 in Red while Semblance spawns at s2 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s1, Semblance at s2.
0:35 Watchword gets Overpool against Semblance's Forge Fast Expand.Watchword commits to Overpool; Semblance answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:15 Watchword decides to expand.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
2:00 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:36 Semblance is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Semblance tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:38 Watchword with his speedlings successfully defend against Semblance's early zealot pressure.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
4:07 It seems that Semblance only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Semblance takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
4:44 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:20 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:37 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
6:07 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.
6:39 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Semblance goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
7:11 It seems like Watchword has more units than Semblance!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Semblance right now.
7:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:16 Watchword successfully fends off Semblance's attacks.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Semblance home with nothing.
8:33 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
9:10 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:34 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:03 Semblance is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Semblance tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:09 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Semblance's zealots!Semblance wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
11:46 Semblance lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
12:15 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Semblance while losing less than half of his army.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:32 Semblance's nexus has been destroyed by Watchword.The base falls. Watchword rips Semblance's economy back a full step.
13:08 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:16 Semblance warps in a nexus.Quietly, Semblance adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:14 All of a sudden, Semblance has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Watchword's force dwarfs what Semblance has left on the field.
15:43 About half of Semblance's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:16 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:36 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
17:19 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
17:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:01 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Semblance's dragoons.Semblance wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
18:38 Semblance lost more than half of his army in that battle.Watchword limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:11 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:49 Watchword's number of expansions are equal to Semblance's.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Semblance match each other.
🎙 Watchword has built a commanding army lead — Semblance needs something special here.
— The mid game —
20:04 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.
20:33 Semblance starts pushing across the map.Semblance tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
21:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:32 Watchword's scourge sniped a few of Semblance's observers! Semblance can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Semblance's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
22:08 Semblance seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Watchword — more than half the force is gone.
22:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Semblance GGs!Semblance GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Semblance, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
39 games
Semblance
16 – 23
Watchword