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■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Tarnish spawns at s1 in Purple while Watchword spawns at s4 in Red.Tarnish takes s1 in Purple; Watchword settles in at s4 in Red.
0:41 Tarnish gets 12 Hatch against Watchword's 12 Pool.Tarnish shows 12 Hatch — Watchword has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:58 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:29 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.
4:01 Tarnish failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
4:37 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
5:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:30 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:07 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
6:35 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:42 Tarnish successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Tarnish cleans it up.
8:11 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
8:40 Tarnish only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Tarnish took it apart.
9:23 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
— The mid game —
9:56 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
10:30 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:47 Watchword is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tarnish's army.Watchword is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
11:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:10 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:36 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:05 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
13:45 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:00 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.
14:38 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Watchword's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!Tarnish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:23 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
— The late game —
16:26 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Watchword's expansion has fallen to Tarnish's armies.Tarnish finds the weak point and Watchword's new base is gone.
16:59 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
17:21 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:50 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:37 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
18:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:38 Tarnish kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
🎙 It's all going Tarnish's way right now.
20:03 Watchword seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Tarnish limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:32 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Watchword GGs!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Tarnish defeats Watchword, settled in the early game.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Watchword spawning at s2 and Blue Tarnish spawning at s1.Watchword in Purple at s2. Tarnish in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:30 Tarnish gets Overpool against Watchword's Overpool.Watchword shows Overpool — Tarnish has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:29 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Watchword starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:27 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
3:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:36 Watchword with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Tarnish's zerglings!Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
3:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:44 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
5:09 Tarnish's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Tarnish's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
5:35 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:01 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
6:37 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:10 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:02 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!Tarnish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:26 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
8:55 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:07 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:49 Tarnish kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Watchword's army evaporates. Tarnish doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
11:54 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:24 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
13:03 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:25 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
14:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:32 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Tarnish!Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
14:55 Tarnish only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Tarnish cuts Watchword's army in half.
15:30 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Tarnish edges ahead on army strength.
15:46 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:27 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:23 Watchword made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Tarnish is pushing his mutalisks further on!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
17:48 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:10 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
18:37 Tarnish shot down Watchword's hatchery.Tarnish finds the weak point and Watchword's new base is gone.
19:12 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:41 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Tarnish is far ahead.
20:12 Watchword is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tarnish's army.Watchword is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
20:52 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
21:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:43 Tarnish with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Watchword's position.
22:06 Watchword lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Tarnish — more than half the force is gone.
22:38 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:12 Watchword's hatchery has been destroyed by Tarnish.The base falls. Tarnish rips Watchword's economy back a full step.
23:44 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Watchword GGs!That's it. Watchword looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Tarnish takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Teal Tarnish spawning at s1 and Purple Watchword spawning at s2.We're underway — Tarnish spawns at s1, Watchword answers from s2.
0:29 Tarnish gets 12 Pool against Watchword's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tarnish's 12 Pool against Watchword's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:02 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:31 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Tarnish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:20 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:49 Tarnish lost all his zerglings to Watchword!Tarnish wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
3:27 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:39 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:15 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
4:45 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:02 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:17 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Tarnish!Watchword is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:45 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
6:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:31 Watchword was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.Tarnish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:07 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
7:19 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:50 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:41 Watchword failed to break Tarnish's zergling line of defense.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
9:05 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:27 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Tarnish clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
9:48 Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
10:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:54 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Watchword's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
11:29 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
11:53 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
12:11 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:36 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Tarnish holds the stronger army for now.
12:58 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:48 Watchword failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
14:09 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
14:51 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Tarnish clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
15:05 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
15:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
16:01 Tarnish wiped off Watchword's zerglings, but Watchword had mutalisks popped just in time! Tarnish has to back off!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
16:19 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
🎙 Tarnish edges ahead on army strength.
16:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
17:08 At the moment, Tarnish seems to have more units than Watchword.Count the units: Tarnish has the edge over Watchword right now.
17:34 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
18:15 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
18:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:01 Watchword had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Tarnish's mutalisks are fleeing!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
19:33 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
19:57 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:20 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:42 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
21:03 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
21:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:57 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Tarnish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
22:12 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
22:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
22:59 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Tarnish's defense line.Watchword knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
23:30 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!Tarnish gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:58 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:27 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.
24:48 Tarnish's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Watchword!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Tarnish.
25:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Tarnish clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
25:36 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
25:59 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Watchword's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Tarnish.
26:14 Tarnish's army is small compared to Watchword!Tarnish is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
26:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Tarnish's economy is suffering!Watchword gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:04 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:40 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:03 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.
28:28 Tarnish had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Watchword's mutalisks are fleeing!Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
28:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:18 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:29 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
29:50 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
30:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:44 Tarnish had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Watchword's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tarnish holds Watchword.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
31:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
32:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!Tarnish gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
32:30 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:45 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
33:13 In terms of army size, Tarnish and Watchword are around equal.Unit for unit, Tarnish and Watchword are level.
33:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:03 Tarnish wiped off Watchword's zerglings, but Watchword had mutalisks popped just in time! Tarnish has to back off!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
34:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:56 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:23 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:31 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:37 Tarnish held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
36:54 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:19 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:46 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:59 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:43 Watchword with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
39:11 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
39:48 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:07 Watchword shot down Tarnish's hatchery.Tarnish's expansion burns — Watchword tears it down.
40:34 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
41:03 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Tarnish's defense line.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:14 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 Tarnish's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Tarnish shuts the door on Watchword.
— The late game —
41:39 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Watchword is the one who commits.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
42:05 Tarnish is having a hard time catching up with Watchword's number of expansions.Tarnish is starving on bases while Watchword spreads across the map.
42:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:46 Tarnish's lurkers were caught out of position and Watchword never slowed down.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Tarnish late.
43:27 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:53 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:07 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Tarnish's expansion has fallen to Watchword's armies.No reinforcements in time: Tarnish watches Watchword level the expansion.
44:40 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:58 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
45:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
45:49 Watchword wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Tarnish's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Tarnish late.
🎙 Watchword has built a commanding army lead — Tarnish needs something special here.
46:18 Watchword looks beastly after destroying more than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword shreds the better part of Tarnish's army in one engagement.
46:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:50 Without any further reinforcements, Tarnish's expansion is decimated by Watchword's armies.No reinforcements in time: Tarnish watches Watchword level the expansion.
47:26 Watchword successfully blocked Tarnish from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
47:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Tarnish taps out!Tarnish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Watchword takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:18 Watchword spawns at s1 in Orange while Tarnish spawns at s2 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s1, Tarnish at s2.
0:43 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's 12 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:09 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:41 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:17 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:02 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:39 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
4:14 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:28 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.
5:14 Tarnish lost all his zerglings to Watchword!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Tarnish's front door.
5:54 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
6:26 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:54 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:26 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
8:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:28 Tarnish was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
9:08 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
9:37 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
10:14 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
10:48 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:13 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
11:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:22 Tarnish lost all his zerglings to Watchword!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Tarnish's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
13:00 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:00 Watchword's number of expansions are equal to Tarnish's.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Tarnish match each other.
14:34 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:22 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:16 All of a sudden, Tarnish has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Watchword marches on.
17:02 Watchword destroyed about half of Tarnish's army after that battle.Watchword cuts Tarnish's army in half.
17:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Tarnish is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
17:56 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
18:29 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Tarnish taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Tarnish taps.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Tarnish, settled in the early game.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 The Teal Tarnish spawns at s1 while Green Watchword spawns at s2.Tarnish in Teal at s1. Watchword in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:38 Tarnish gets 12 Pool against Watchword's 12 Pool.Tarnish shows 12 Pool — Watchword has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
2:19 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:35 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:38 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!Tarnish wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
4:12 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:37 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Tarnish clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
5:10 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:34 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
6:10 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
6:30 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:48 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!Tarnish wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
8:15 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
8:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:04 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:35 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:47 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!Tarnish wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
11:09 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:48 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:19 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
12:41 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:01 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:17 All of a sudden, Tarnish has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
14:38 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:10 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
15:45 Watchword destroys Tarnish's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Watchword rips Tarnish's economy back a full step.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
16:02 Watchword has more expansions than Tarnish.Economically it's Watchword's game right now; Tarnish is falling behind on bases.
16:34 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:11 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
— The late game —
17:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:01 Tarnish failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Watchword's mutalisks!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
18:46 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:11 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Tarnish clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
19:34 Tarnish's hatchery has been destroyed by Watchword.Watchword finds the weak point and Tarnish's new base is gone.
20:12 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 Tarnish is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
20:42 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
21:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:35 Tarnish failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Watchword's mutalisks!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Tarnish is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
22:20 Tarnish seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Watchword limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:33 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
23:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Tarnish GGs!That's it. Tarnish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Watchword takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Green Watchword spawning at s1 and Purple Tarnish spawning at s2.Watchword takes s1 in Green; Tarnish settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:44 Watchword opens 9 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.Watchword shows 9 Pool — Tarnish has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Watchword decides to expand.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
2:16 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:32 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:44 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
4:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Tarnish clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
4:39 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
5:19 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:46 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:09 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
6:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:07 Tarnish with more superior zergling control outpowers Watchword!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
7:38 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:16 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:35 Watchword is having a hard time catching up with Tarnish's number of expansions.Watchword needs an expansion soon or Tarnish's economy simply wins this.
9:01 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:35 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:07 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
10:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:12 Tarnish with more superior zergling control outpowers Watchword!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:30 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
12:11 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:38 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:02 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
13:45 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
14:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:42 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
15:03 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:30 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:12 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:30 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:09 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
17:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:12 Watchword made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Tarnish is pushing his mutalisks further on!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
18:39 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:18 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
19:33 Watchword starts expanding.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:19 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Tarnish as the game develops.
20:46 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:08 Watchword's army is small compared to Tarnish!Watchword needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
21:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:16 Watchword failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Tarnish's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Watchword's position.
22:30 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:17 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
23:30 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Tarnish's army.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Tarnish takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:07 The Green Tarnish spawns at s3 while Yellow Watchword spawns at s4.Tarnish in Green at s3. Watchword in Yellow at s4. The map is set.
0:36 Watchword opens 9 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Tarnish commits to 12 Pool; Watchword answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Tarnish decides to expand.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:26 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:48 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
3:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 Watchword failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Tarnish's defense was already in place.
4:44 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:09 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
5:55 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:45 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!Watchword's army evaporates. Tarnish doesn't even slow down.
7:23 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Tarnish edges ahead on army strength.
7:59 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
— The mid game —
8:25 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:16 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Tarnish!Watchword is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
9:35 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:12 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:55 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.
11:24 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Tarnish cleans it up.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:26 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Tarnish cuts Watchword's army in half.
🎙 It's all going Tarnish's way right now.
12:56 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:06 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Watchword's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!Watchword's army evaporates. Tarnish doesn't even slow down.
— The late game —
14:32 Watchword seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Tarnish limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:07 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
15:56 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:14 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:30 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!Watchword's army evaporates. Tarnish doesn't even slow down.
🎙 It's all going Tarnish's way right now.
18:09 The attack was a success, Watchword lost more than half of his army in that battle.Tarnish limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:31 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
19:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Tarnish takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
66 games
Tarnish
23 – 43
Watchword