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■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Red Semblance spawns at s3 while White Watchword spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Semblance at s3, Watchword at s2.
0:39 Semblance gets Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Semblance, 12 Pool from Watchword.
— The early game —
1:08 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 Semblance is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:18 Currently, neither Semblance nor Watchword appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Semblance and Watchword yet.
4:00 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
4:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
5:09 Watchword lost all of his zerglings to Semblance's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Semblance breaks Watchword's front door.
5:40 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:41 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
7:16 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Semblance goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:41 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.
8:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:37 Watchword failed to kill off Semblance's defending zealots.Semblance holds the early rush without blinking.
9:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:55 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Semblance's force stays on that battlefield.
10:22 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
11:02 Attempting to end the game, Semblance moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Semblance crosses the map with everything.
11:27 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
12:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Semblance as the game develops.
12:38 Semblance kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Watchword's army evaporates. Semblance doesn't even slow down.
13:06 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Semblance's force stays on that battlefield.
13:27 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.
14:09 Semblance is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Semblance tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:18 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Semblance is continuing to push across the map!Watchword's army evaporates. Semblance doesn't even slow down.
15:55 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Semblance pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:12 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.
16:50 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
🎙 Semblance has built a commanding army lead — Watchword needs something special here.
17:32 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:46 With corsairs sniping overlords, Semblance is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Semblance starts the push.
18:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
19:08 The battle outcome favors Semblance as Watchword's armies melt into Semblance's armies' weapon fire!Watchword's army evaporates. Semblance doesn't even slow down.
19:43 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Semblance pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:59 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
20:34 Watchword tried to harass Semblance but Semblance successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Semblance; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Watchword GGs!That's it. Watchword looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Watchword taps out. Semblance's early game was simply better.
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:13 Watchword spawns in Red at s2 while Semblance spawns in Teal at s1.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s2, Semblance answers from s1.
0:38 Watchword opens 12 Hatch against Semblance's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Watchword, Forge Fast Expand from Semblance.
— The early game —
1:09 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 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.
2:55 Semblance moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
3:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 Semblance kills off all of Watchword's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Semblance's defense was already in place.
4:31 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.
4:42 After that battle, Semblance destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Semblance took it apart.
5:27 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.
6:01 Semblance is pushing out with his zealots.Semblance goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:18 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:54 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Semblance edges ahead on army strength.
7:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:56 Watchword failed to kill off Semblance's defending zealots.Semblance holds the early rush without blinking.
8:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:00 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Semblance's force stays on that battlefield.
9:36 Watchword's army is small compared to Semblance!Watchword is badly outgunned — Semblance's force is a size larger.
10:01 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.
10:32 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
11:18 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:34 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
12:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:49 Watchword failed to break Semblance's defending line of zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Semblance's defense was already in place.
13:05 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.
13:54 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Semblance pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:09 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:40 Attempting to end the game, Semblance moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Semblance crosses the map with everything.
15:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:53 Watchword failed to kill off Semblance's defending zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Semblance's defense was already in place.
16:17 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.
16:57 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Semblance pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
17:23 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.
17:52 Semblance starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
— The late game —
18:32 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:07 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
19:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:54 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.
20:30 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.
21:04 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Semblance's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Semblance is far ahead.
21:47 Looks like Semblance is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Semblance hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:19 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Semblance defeats Watchword, settled in the mid game.
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (122 lines)
0:10 Semblance spawns in Teal at s1 while Watchword spawns in Orange at s3.Semblance takes s1 in Teal; Watchword settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:34 Semblance opens Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Semblance's Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:02 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
1:14 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Semblance is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:21 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.
2:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:03 Watchword with his speedlings successfully defend against Semblance's early zealot pressure.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
3:36 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
3:55 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.
4:07 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
4:41 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:54 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?
5:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:57 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Semblance's dragoons.Semblance wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
6:10 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.
6:37 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.
7:15 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Semblance tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:00 Semblance failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Semblance's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
8:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
8:44 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:07 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:29 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.
9:53 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Semblance's zealots!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Semblance's front door.
10:30 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:21 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
11:43 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
12:12 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:41 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Semblance's zealots!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Semblance's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:10 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
14:00 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:34 Watchword's forces appear to be larger compared to Semblance's!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Semblance right now.
14:50 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:38 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.
16:08 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.
16:28 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
16:50 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.
17:15 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
17:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:11 Watchword's zerglings surround Semblance's archons while Watchword's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Watchword!Semblance's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
18:45 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.
18:54 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:32 Semblance tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:55 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
20:45 Semblance failed to deal nicely with Watchword's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Semblance's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
21:13 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.
21:35 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:02 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.
22:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:41 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Semblance's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Semblance's way of life — Watchword marches on.
23:04 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
23:39 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.
24:01 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.
🎙 Semblance is a step behind and knows it.
24:22 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
24:51 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.
25:11 Watchword's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Semblance's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Semblance's position.
25:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
25:48 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
26:13 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.
26:51 Semblance starts expanding.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
27:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:45 Watchword micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Semblance's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Semblance's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
28:08 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.
28:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
28:51 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:46 Watchword's zerglings surround Semblance's archons while Watchword's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Watchword!Semblance's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
29:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:32 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
30:46 Semblance successfully harasses Watchword's economy.The raid lands — Semblance chips away at Watchword's foundation.
31:24 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 Semblance is a step behind and knows it.
31:37 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
32:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
32:30 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.
32:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
33:11 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
33:42 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.
34:11 Watchword has more expansions than Semblance.Economically it's Watchword's game right now; Semblance is falling behind on bases.
34:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:50 Watchword kills off Semblance's armies and continues pushing!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Watchword's force dwarfs what Semblance has left on the field.
35:20 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.
35:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:20 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
36:46 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.
37:08 Semblance failed to deal nicely with Watchword's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Semblance's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
37:34 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.
37:47 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.
38:17 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:40 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.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
39:06 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.
39:35 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
40:01 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
40:11 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.
40:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:02 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.
41:22 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.
42:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
42:20 Semblance's nexus has been destroyed by Watchword.No reinforcements in time: Semblance watches Watchword level the expansion.
🎙 Watchword has built a commanding army lead — Semblance needs something special here.
42:41 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.
43:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Semblance taps out!Semblance types it out: GG.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Semblance, settled in the mid game.
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns in Blue at s1 while Semblance spawns in Teal at s2.Watchword in Blue at s1. Semblance in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:47 Watchword opens 12 Hatch against Semblance's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's 12 Hatch against Semblance's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:23 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:38 Semblance warps in a nexus.Quietly, Semblance adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:59 Semblance is pushing out with his zealots.Semblance goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 Semblance failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
4:17 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.
5:03 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:23 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:56 Semblance is pushing out with his zealots.Semblance tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:28 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:06 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:06 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Semblance continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Semblance breaks Watchword's front door.
8:39 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Semblance pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:10 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.
9:43 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:25 Semblance is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Semblance goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:32 The battle outcome favors Semblance as Watchword's armies melt into Semblance's armies' weapon fire!Watchword's army evaporates. Semblance doesn't even slow down.
12:06 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:39 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.
12:59 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Semblance!Watchword is badly outgunned — Semblance's force is a size larger.
13:36 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:00 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
14:46 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:17 Semblance is pushing out with his zealots.Semblance goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:22 Watchword lost all of his zerglings to Semblance's zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Semblance's early aggression takes the lead.
16:56 Semblance only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Semblance cuts Watchword's army in half.
🎙 Semblance edges ahead on army strength.
17:18 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:49 Attempting to end the game, Semblance moves out with his armies.Semblance tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:50 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.
19:39 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Semblance pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
20:35 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:55 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
21:34 Looks like Semblance is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Semblance starts the push.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Semblance is far ahead.
22:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!That's it. Watchword looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Semblance takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:18 The Yellow Semblance spawns at s4 while White Watchword spawns at s2.We're underway — Semblance spawns at s4, Watchword answers from s2.
0:40 Watchword gets 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 —
1:17 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
1:27 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Semblance is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Semblance tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:41 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.
3:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:29 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Semblance is continuing to push across the map!Watchword's army evaporates. Semblance doesn't even slow down.
3:52 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Semblance's force stays on that battlefield.
4:30 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.
4:50 Semblance's number of expansions are equal to Watchword's.Base for base, they're level — Semblance and Watchword match each other.
5:21 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
6:05 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
6:33 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.
🎙 Semblance holds the stronger army for now.
6:57 Semblance starts expanding.Quietly, Semblance adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:49 Watchword successfully fends off Semblance's attacks.Semblance commits and it's the wrong call — Watchword cleans it up.
8:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
8:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:23 Semblance lost some of his dragoons to Watchword's speedlings!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Semblance's front door.
10:49 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:12 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
11:38 Eager to end the game, Semblance moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
12:19 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:02 Semblance failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
13:41 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.
14:02 Semblance lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:44 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
14:57 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:25 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
15:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:24 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.
17:02 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.
17:25 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.
17:48 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:32 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.
18:52 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
19:19 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
20:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:19 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.
20:50 Semblance lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
21:29 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:50 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 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:55 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.
23:14 Semblance has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
🎙 Watchword has built a commanding army lead — Semblance needs something special here.
24:19 Semblance's nexus has been destroyed by Watchword.Watchword finds the weak point and Semblance's new base is gone.
24:46 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
25:05 Semblance having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Semblance looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Semblance taps out. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
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■ Watchword
army value
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■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:20 Watchword spawns in White at s3 while Semblance spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s3, Semblance at s1.
0:49 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Semblance's Forge Fast Expand.Watchword shows 12 Pool — Semblance has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
2:01 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:36 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:57 Semblance decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Semblance crosses the map with everything.
3:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:17 Watchword successfully fends off Semblance's attacks.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
4:36 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.
5:25 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.
5:49 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Semblance starts moving out.Here it comes: Semblance crosses the map with everything.
7:03 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
7:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
8:17 Semblance lost some of his dragoons to Watchword's speedlings!Semblance wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
8:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:24 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.
9:49 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:23 In terms of army size, Semblance is behind Watchword!Semblance needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
11:01 Watchword decides to expand.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
11:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:11 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Semblance's zealots!Semblance wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
12:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Watchword's force dwarfs what Semblance has left on the field.
13:09 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
13:47 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:55 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.
🎙 Watchword has built a commanding army lead — Semblance needs something special here.
— The late game —
15:30 Semblance has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:00 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.
16:42 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:22 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.
17:42 Semblance lost some of his dragoons to Watchword's speedlings!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Semblance's front door.
18:17 Semblance seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Watchword — more than half the force is gone.
19:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:42 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:03 Semblance having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Semblance taps.
GG. Watchword closes it out over Semblance.
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
army value
■ Semblance
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:11 Semblance spawns at s1 in Orange while Watchword spawns at s2 in Red.Semblance in Orange at s1. Watchword in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:31 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 —
0:51 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:27 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Eager to end the game, Semblance moves out with his armies.Semblance tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:07 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
2:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:51 With beautiful placement, Semblance successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Semblance holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:27 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.
3:40 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:13 Currently, neither Semblance nor Watchword appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Semblance and Watchword yet.
4:31 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:55 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Semblance tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:13 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Semblance edges ahead on army strength.
5:41 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
6:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:17 Semblance successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Semblance holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:40 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.
7:22 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
7:33 Semblance is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
8:06 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:18 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.
8:41 Watchword failed to kill off Semblance's defending zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Semblance's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:05 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Semblance pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:03 Semblance's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Semblance: the first units are already marching.
10:12 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?
10:36 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 Watchword starts expanding.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
11:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:50 Semblance successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Semblance takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
12:27 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:34 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.
12:54 Watchword's army is small compared to Semblance!Watchword needs production, fast; Semblance's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
13:21 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.
13:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:22 The battle outcome favors Semblance as Watchword's armies melt into Semblance's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Semblance. The push continues.
14:39 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.
14:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
15:14 Semblance casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Semblance goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:42 Semblance is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Semblance starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:18 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:39 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
17:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:20 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.
17:51 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.
18:07 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.
18:36 Watchword destroys Semblance's nexus, denying expansions.Semblance's expansion burns — Watchword tears it down.
18:51 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.
19:27 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:41 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.
20:14 Watchword tried to harass Semblance but Semblance successfully fends off the harassment.Watchword goes for the raid — Semblance is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:21 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.
20:46 Semblance warps in a nexus.Semblance plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:16 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.
21:41 Semblance 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: Semblance holds Watchword.
21:59 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.
22:28 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Semblance's force stays on that battlefield.
22:47 Watchword harasses Semblance's economy and gets ahead of the game.Watchword gets into Semblance's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Semblance's economy is suffering!Semblance looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
23:44 It seems like Watchword has more units than Semblance!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Semblance should not take this fight.
24:09 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
24:28 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Semblance's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Semblance. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
24:39 Semblance warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Semblance expands.
25:06 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.
25:43 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.
26:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:24 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:49 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.
27:17 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:38 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:45 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.
28:11 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
28:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:56 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: Semblance holds Watchword.
29:34 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.
29:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Semblance's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Semblance's foundation.
30:42 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.
30:56 Attempting to end the game, Semblance moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
31:25 Semblance is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Watchword.Semblance is starving on bases while Watchword spreads across the map.
31:55 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.
32:17 Watchword's massive number of speedlings stopped Semblance's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Watchword!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Semblance.
32:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:00 About half of Semblance's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:24 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:13 Watchword failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Watchword's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Watchword is backing off!Semblance absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
34:37 After that battle, Semblance still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:25 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Semblance's economy is suffering!Semblance looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
35:51 With corsairs sniping overlords, Semblance is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Semblance's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:15 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.
36:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:58 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: Semblance holds Watchword.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:14 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.
37:45 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:59 Watchword has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Semblance.Economically it's Watchword's game right now; Semblance is falling behind on bases.
38:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Semblance starts moving out.No more waiting. Semblance pushes.
38:48 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
39:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
39:43 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Semblance walks through Watchword's army.The final army does its work — Semblance breaks Watchword late.
40:06 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Semblance — the losses are light.
40:20 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Semblance's economy is suffering!Semblance looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
41:09 Eager to end the game, Semblance moves out with his armies.Semblance tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:39 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
42:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:13 The corsairs cleared the sky and Semblance's ground army does the rest to Watchword.The final army does its work — Semblance breaks Watchword late.
42:54 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.
43:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:35 Semblance rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Semblance has built comes forward at once.
44:00 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:48 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Semblance.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Semblance late.
45:08 About half of Semblance's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
45:30 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.
45:46 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.
46:08 Semblance's army is small compared to Watchword!Semblance needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
46:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:01 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Watchword's ultralisks cannot get through.Semblance holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:38 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.
47:59 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.
48:15 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
48:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:05 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.
49:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Semblance seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Semblance keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:07 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
50:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
51:08 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.
🎙 It's all going Watchword's way right now.
51:24 About half of Semblance's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:45 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.
52:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Semblance GGs!That's it. Semblance looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Semblance taps out. Watchword's late game was simply better.
Head to head
38 games
Semblance
15 – 23
Watchword