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■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:19 The White Watchword spawns at s4 while Teal Tarnish spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s4, Tarnish at s3.
0:41 Tarnish opens 9 Pool against Watchword's 12 Hatch.Watchword commits to 12 Hatch; Tarnish answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:16 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:43 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:30 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:17 Tarnish with more superior zergling control outpowers Watchword!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
3:54 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:49 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Tarnish!Watchword needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
5:17 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:48 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
6:06 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:42 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
7:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:28 Watchword successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Tarnish home with nothing.
8:00 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:44 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:06 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:29 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:17 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Tarnish's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:04 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.
11:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
11:58 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.
12:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:36 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!Tarnish wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
13:13 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:32 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Tarnish takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
14:06 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:41 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:10 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:03 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Tarnish's front door.
16:26 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.
16:56 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
17:23 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:59 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:42 Watchword made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Tarnish's position.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
19:18 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
20:50 Watchword successfully blocked Tarnish from harassing his economy.Tarnish knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
21:00 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:40 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
22:11 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:02 Watchword with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Tarnish's position.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
23:33 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:52 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.
24:35 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
25:01 Tarnish must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Tarnish needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
25:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:44 Watchword kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Watchword marches on.
26:16 Watchword only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Watchword cuts Tarnish's army in half.
26:46 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.
27:15 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Tarnish gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Tarnish is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
27:34 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
28:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Tarnish taps out!That's it. Tarnish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Tarnish, settled in the mid game.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (78 lines)
0:07 Tarnish spawns in Purple at s2 while Watchword spawns in Green at s1.Tarnish in Purple at s2. Watchword in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:41 Watchword opens 9 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Tarnish shows 12 Pool — Watchword has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:33 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:22 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:28 Tarnish lost all his zerglings to Watchword!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Tarnish's front door.
3:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
4:05 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.
4:32 Watchword decides to expand.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:07 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
5:44 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:07 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:03 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Tarnish takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
7:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:53 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.
8:22 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
8:57 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:24 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
9:41 Watchword is leading the game with more expansions than Tarnish.Economically it's Watchword's game right now; Tarnish is falling behind on bases.
10:18 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:58 Tarnish failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
11:24 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:00 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.
12:29 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:51 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
13:14 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:46 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
14:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:35 Watchword kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:06 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:35 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:02 Watchword shot down Tarnish's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Tarnish watches Watchword level the expansion.
16:24 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
17:06 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
17:32 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:58 Tarnish is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Watchword's army.Tarnish needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
18:20 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:09 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Tarnish commits and it's the wrong call — Watchword cleans it up.
19:47 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:04 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
20:35 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Tarnish's economy takes a real hit.
20:55 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:51 Tarnish made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Watchword is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Tarnish's position.
22:25 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
— The late game —
23:02 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
23:16 Tarnish's hatchery has been destroyed by Watchword.The base falls. Watchword rips Tarnish's economy back a full step.
23:45 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:07 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.Tarnish goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:52 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:46 Watchword with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Tarnish's position.
25:55 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
26:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
🎙 Tarnish is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
26:56 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
27:22 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:19 Tarnish failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Watchword's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Tarnish's position.
28:38 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
29:25 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.
29:45 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
30:17 Tarnish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.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 (165 lines)
0:11 The Orange Watchword spawns at s1 while Purple Tarnish spawns at s2.Watchword takes s1 in Orange; Tarnish settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:29 Watchword opens Overpool against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Watchword shows Overpool — Tarnish has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:03 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
2:33 Watchword appears to have more army than Tarnish!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Tarnish right now.
2:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:14 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
3:50 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.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
4:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:53 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
5:09 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:41 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:27 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Tarnish cleans it up.
6:45 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 Tarnish destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Tarnish cuts Watchword's army in half.
7:26 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
7:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:10 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Tarnish!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
8:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:04 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
10:18 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:42 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.
11:02 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Tarnish's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Tarnish's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
11:20 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:50 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.
12:20 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
13:05 Watchword with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Tarnish's zerglings!Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
13:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:44 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:15 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:36 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:59 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
15:12 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:57 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.
16:22 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:00 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:13 In terms of army size, Tarnish is behind Watchword!Tarnish needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
17:40 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Watchword gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:58 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.Tarnish goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
18:51 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
19:42 Watchword failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Tarnish's mutalisks!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
19:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
20:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
20:36 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Tarnish's defense line.Watchword knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
21:07 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:32 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.
21:47 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:53 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.
23:02 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
23:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:45 For a second it looked like Tarnish had more zerglings, but in another second Watchword seems to have taken the lead! Tarnish is backing off!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
24:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:46 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:02 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Watchword gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!Watchword looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
25:57 Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
26:04 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:46 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
27:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:23 Watchword's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Tarnish!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tarnish holds Watchword.
27:38 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
28:14 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
28:43 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Watchword looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
28:56 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Tarnish.
29:11 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:06 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Tarnish's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Tarnish's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
30:35 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
30:48 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.
31:25 Tarnish is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Watchword.Tarnish is starving on bases while Watchword spreads across the map.
31:45 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:21 Watchword was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.Tarnish takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
32:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
33:04 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!Watchword looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
33:58 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:20 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
34:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:16 For a second it looked like Watchword had more zerglings, but in another second Tarnish seems to have taken the lead! Watchword is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tarnish holds Watchword.
35:38 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
35:51 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.
36:19 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Tarnish gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:37 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:31 Tarnish with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Watchword's position.
38:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
38:34 Tarnish destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Tarnish rips Watchword's economy back a full step.
38:56 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
39:34 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.
39:46 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
40:12 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:46 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Tarnish's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
40:59 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.
41:17 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.
41:53 Watchword's forces appear to be larger compared to Tarnish's!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Tarnish should not take this fight.
42:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Tarnish's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Tarnish's economy takes a real hit.
42:24 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.
42:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:22 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.
43:37 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:03 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
44:34 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Tarnish's army.Watchword knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
44:53 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
45:06 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 late game —
45:38 Tarnish wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Watchword's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Tarnish breaks Watchword late.
46:13 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
46:34 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
46:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Tarnish's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Tarnish's economy takes a real hit.
47:10 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
47:31 Tarnish must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Tarnish is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
48:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:21 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Tarnish's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Watchword marches on.
48:53 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.
49:05 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
49:39 Watchword tried to harass Tarnish but Tarnish successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Tarnish shuts the door on Watchword.
49:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Tarnish's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Tarnish's foundation.
50:25 Tarnish is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Watchword.Tarnish is starving on bases while Watchword spreads across the map.
50:49 Both hives are up. Watchword moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
51:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:22 Watchword wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Tarnish's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
52:03 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:44 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.Watchword knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
53:13 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
53:41 The mutalisk flock belongs to Watchword and Tarnish's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
54:08 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Watchword has built a commanding army lead — Tarnish needs something special here.
54:33 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.
54:50 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
55:14 Watchword appears to have more army than Tarnish!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Tarnish right now.
55:40 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Tarnish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Tarnish taps.
GG. Watchword closes it out over Tarnish.
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Play-by-play (182 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Tarnish spawning at s1 and White Watchword spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Tarnish at s1, Watchword at s2.
0:41 Watchword gets 12 Hatch against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tarnish's 12 Pool against Watchword's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:48 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:15 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:39 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:59 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.
2:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:53 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
3:15 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.
3:38 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.
4:06 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
4:17 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
4:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:14 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:48 Tarnish failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
6:27 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.
6:46 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:55 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
7:33 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:46 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.
8:18 Watchword failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
8:39 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:56 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:25 Both Tarnish and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Watchword yet.
9:52 Watchword starts expanding.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
10:11 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
10:35 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:58 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
11:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:33 Watchword was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.Tarnish takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
12:10 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
12:57 Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:22 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
13:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
13:53 Watchword made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Tarnish's position.
14:30 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.
14:44 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.
14:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Tarnish's economy is suffering!Tarnish looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
15:25 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:02 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:13 Watchword has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Tarnish.Watchword's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
16:42 Tarnish is still going ahead with his harassment!Tarnish wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
17:02 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Tarnish.
17:21 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:06 Watchword's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Tarnish!Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
18:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:51 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:24 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Tarnish gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:34 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!Watchword looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
20:03 Watchword appears to have more army than Tarnish!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Tarnish should not take this fight.
20:37 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:59 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
21:09 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:39 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:08 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.
22:26 Watchword's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Tarnish!Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:58 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.
23:05 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:34 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:11 Watchword made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Tarnish is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Watchword's position.
24:49 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
25:12 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
25:19 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Tarnish's army.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:47 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:21 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
26:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:14 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
27:48 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
28:03 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.
28:42 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Tarnish's foundation.
28:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
29:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:46 For a second it looked like Tarnish had more zerglings, but in another second Watchword seems to have taken the lead! Tarnish is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Tarnish.
30:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
30:31 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.
30:57 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
31:22 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:43 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
32:02 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
32:26 In terms of army size, Tarnish and Watchword are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
32:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:03 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
33:34 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.
34:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Tarnish's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Tarnish's economy takes a real hit.
34:50 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
35:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:22 Watchword successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Tarnish commits and it's the wrong call — Watchword cleans it up.
35:46 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
36:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:45 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
36:53 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
37:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:52 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.
38:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
38:39 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
38:51 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:12 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
39:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:53 Tarnish successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Tarnish takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
40:35 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.
40:52 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
41:06 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Tarnish pushes.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
41:32 Watchword starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
41:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:20 Watchword wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Tarnish's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
42:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
42:59 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:26 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Tarnish pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
44:02 Both hives are up. Watchword moves first.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
44:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:32 The mutalisk flock belongs to Tarnish and Watchword's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Tarnish breaks Watchword late.
45:10 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.
45:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
45:55 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Tarnish looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
46:09 Watchword must macro up quickly or Tarnish will just roll him over!Watchword is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
46:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:51 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Watchword pushes.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
47:12 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.
47:39 Watchword successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Tarnish commits and it's the wrong call — Watchword cleans it up.
48:11 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:49 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:15 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Watchword pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
49:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:10 Tarnish's lurkers were caught out of position and Watchword never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:28 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.
50:43 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.
51:18 Tarnish moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
51:26 Both hives are up. Watchword moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
52:00 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.
52:10 Tarnish was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
52:52 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.
53:14 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.
53:24 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.
53:56 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Tarnish pushes.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
54:09 Watchword must macro up quickly or Tarnish will just roll him over!Watchword is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
54:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
54:54 Tarnish wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Watchword's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Tarnish breaks Watchword late.
55:24 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:13 Tarnish moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
56:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:52 Watchword's lurkers were caught out of position and Tarnish never slowed down.The final army does its work — Tarnish breaks Watchword late.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
57:14 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.
57:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Tarnish's economy is suffering!Watchword gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
58:29 Currently, neither Tarnish nor Watchword appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Watchword yet.
58:55 Both hives are up. Tarnish moves first.This is the big one — Tarnish commits the late-game army.
59:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:33 Tarnish's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Watchword has nothing that trades with them.The final army does its work — Tarnish breaks Watchword late.
60:02 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Tarnish holds the stronger army for now.
60:49 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Tarnish is the one who commits.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
61:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Watchword GGs!Watchword types it out: GG.
That's the game: Tarnish defeats Watchword, settled in the late game.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
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Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns at s2 in Yellow while Tarnish spawns at s1 in Teal.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s2, Tarnish answers from s1.
0:48 Watchword opens 9 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's 9 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:18 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
2:17 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:44 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.
3:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:30 Tarnish failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
4:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:36 After that battle, Watchword destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
5:13 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:34 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
6:20 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:36 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:05 Tarnish's army is small compared to Watchword!Tarnish needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
7:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:18 Tarnish failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
8:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:34 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.
10:03 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.
10:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:06 Tarnish failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
11:30 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.
12:09 Watchword only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Watchword cuts Tarnish's army in half.
12:48 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:01 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:49 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?
14:01 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:16 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Tarnish's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Tarnish's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
15:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
16:02 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.
16:49 Tarnish's hatchery has been destroyed by Watchword.Tarnish's expansion burns — Watchword tears it down.
17:15 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
17:47 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:03 Tarnish's army is small compared to Watchword!Tarnish needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
18:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
19:16 Tarnish made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Watchword is pushing his mutalisks further on!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
19:30 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:06 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.
🎙 Tarnish is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
20:47 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
21:04 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:42 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
22:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:44 Watchword made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Watchword's force dwarfs what Tarnish has left on the field.
23:04 Tarnish seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Watchword limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:37 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
24:17 Without any further reinforcements, Tarnish's expansion is decimated by Watchword's armies.Watchword finds the weak point and Tarnish's new base is gone.
24:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!Tarnish gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Tarnish GGs!Tarnish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Tarnish, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
68 games
Tarnish
26 – 42
Watchword