Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sun, Sep 20 2026 · 10:26 server time
Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns at s1 in White while Tarnish spawns at s3 in Orange.Watchword takes s1 in White; Tarnish settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:37 Tarnish opens 12 Hatch against Watchword's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's Overpool against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:10 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 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.
2:41 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:40 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Tarnish!Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
4:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
5:52 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:29 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:05 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:38 Watchword must macro up quickly or Tarnish will just roll him over!Watchword needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
7:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:38 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
9:12 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
10:03 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?
10:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:10 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.
11:46 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:50 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:45 Tarnish successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Tarnish takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
14:25 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
14:57 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:29 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.
15:50 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:14 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 It's all going Tarnish's way right now.
16:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:33 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Tarnish!Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
17:58 The attack was a success, Watchword lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Tarnish — more than half the force is gone.
18:35 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:57 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:34 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
20:33 Tarnish with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Watchword's position.
21:00 Tarnish looks beastly after destroying more than half of Watchword's army.When the smoke clears, Tarnish has erased most of what Watchword brought.
🎙 Watchword is hanging on by a thread against Tarnish's army.
— The late game —
21:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:20 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Watchword types it out: GG.
Tarnish takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (97 lines)
0:13 The Yellow Tarnish spawns at s1 while Purple Watchword spawns at s4.Tarnish in Yellow at s1. Watchword in Purple at s4. The map is set.
0:39 Tarnish opens 9 Pool against Watchword's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tarnish's 9 Pool against Watchword's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:09 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:12 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
2:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:22 Tarnish with more superior zergling control outpowers Watchword!Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
3:48 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Tarnish clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
4:06 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.
4:22 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:58 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
5:29 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
5:50 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:07 Currently, neither Tarnish nor Watchword appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Watchword yet.
6:48 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.
6:59 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!Tarnish wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
7:42 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
8:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
8:30 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:42 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
9:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:48 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Tarnish's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:10 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.
10:36 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:50 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:21 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
11:48 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:18 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.
12:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:05 Tarnish failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
13:40 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
13:52 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
14:36 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:52 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:23 Tarnish's number of expansions are equal to Watchword's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Watchword yet.
15:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:04 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.
16:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
17:05 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
17:37 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!Watchword looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
18:31 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
18:47 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
19:23 Tarnish starts expanding.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:05 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.
20:29 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:02 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:25 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!Tarnish gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:50 Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:52 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.
23:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
23:41 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.
24:04 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
24:19 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:59 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
25:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:46 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
26:03 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.
26:47 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Tarnish's economy is suffering!Tarnish looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
27:30 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
27:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:14 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.
28:41 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:36 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
30:11 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
30:38 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
30:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:21 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.
31:44 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:19 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:51 Tarnish destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Tarnish rips Watchword's economy back a full step.
33:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Tarnish holds the stronger army for now.
33:40 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.
34:03 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Tarnish!Watchword is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
34:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:43 Tarnish with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
35:10 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
35:38 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Watchword GGs!Watchword types it out: GG.
Tarnish takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns in Orange at s1 while Tarnish spawns in Green at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s1, Tarnish at s2.
0:35 Watchword gets Overpool against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Overpool from Watchword, 12 Hatch from Tarnish.
— The early game —
1:17 Watchword decides to expand.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:40 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:11 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?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
3:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:38 Tarnish failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
4:12 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:51 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:09 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
5:42 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:11 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:47 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:45 Tarnish failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
8:10 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.
8:54 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.
9:28 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
9:52 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
10:28 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:51 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
11:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:55 Watchword with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Tarnish's zerglings!Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
12:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
12:54 Watchword only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Watchword cuts Tarnish's army in half.
13:20 Tarnish must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Tarnish is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
14:00 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
14:26 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
15:03 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.
15:38 Tarnish failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
16:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
16:34 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:06 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:03 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.
18:39 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:45 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
20:07 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:35 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
21:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:32 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.
22:16 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
22:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
23:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Tarnish taps out!Tarnish types it out: GG.
Tarnish taps out. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Red Tarnish spawning at s2 and Blue Watchword spawning at s1.We're underway — Tarnish spawns at s2, Watchword answers from s1.
0:37 Tarnish opens Overpool against Watchword's 9 Pool.The builds are down: Overpool from Tarnish, 9 Pool from Watchword.
— The early game —
1:22 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:54 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 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.
3:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:48 Watchword kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
4:32 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.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
5:28 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:03 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
6:35 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
7:09 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:25 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:35 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
8:59 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Tarnish took it apart.
9:29 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.
10:17 Tarnish shot down Watchword's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Watchword watches Tarnish level the expansion.
10:42 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
11:05 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.
11:48 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 scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:20 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
12:56 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
13:19 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
13:53 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:29 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:02 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:58 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
🎙 Watchword is hanging on by a thread against Tarnish's army.
16:23 Tarnish only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Tarnish cuts Watchword's army in half.
17:05 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
17:24 Tarnish shot down Watchword's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Watchword watches Tarnish level the expansion.
18:01 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
18:22 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
19:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
19:26 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.
20:13 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Tarnish cuts Watchword's army in half.
20:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Tarnish is far ahead.
21:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Watchword taps.
Watchword taps out. Tarnish's mid game was simply better.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:10 Watchword spawns in Red at s4 while Tarnish spawns in Green at s1.Watchword in Red at s4. Tarnish in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:50 Tarnish opens 12 Pool against Watchword's 9 Pool.Watchword commits to 9 Pool; Tarnish answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:11 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:27 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:10 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Tarnish!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
4:36 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.
5:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:49 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
6:16 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
6:55 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:51 Watchword kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Watchword marches on.
8:36 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
9:03 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:44 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
10:05 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:46 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?
11:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:45 With really nice micro, Watchword kills off Tarnish's zerglings.Tarnish wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
12:13 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
12:46 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.
13:33 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?
13:54 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:46 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 late game —
15:14 Tarnish lost all his zerglings to Watchword!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Tarnish's front door.
15:47 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:12 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:46 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.
17:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 It's all going Watchword's way right now.
17:51 With really nice micro, Watchword kills off Tarnish's zerglings.The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Tarnish's front door.
🎙 Watchword's force dwarfs what Tarnish has left on the field.
18:23 The attack was a success, Tarnish lost more than half of his army in that battle.Watchword limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:57 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.
19:43 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Tarnish's expansion has fallen to Watchword's armies.Tarnish's expansion burns — Watchword tears it down.
20:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Tarnish GGs!Tarnish types it out: GG.
GG. Watchword closes it out over Tarnish.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Tarnish spawns at s2 in White while Watchword spawns at s1 in Orange.Tarnish takes s2 in White; Watchword settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:33 Tarnish gets Overpool against Watchword's 12 Hatch.Tarnish commits to Overpool; Watchword answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:12 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:42 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
3:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:54 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Tarnish's front door.
4:25 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
4:56 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.
5:19 Tarnish decides to expand.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
5:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:28 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:02 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:53 All of a sudden, Tarnish has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Tarnish's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
8:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:56 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:34 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:56 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:10 Tarnish failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
11:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
12:14 Watchword only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
12:38 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:20 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
13:36 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:58 Tarnish failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Watchword has built a commanding army lead — Tarnish needs something special here.
15:19 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.
15:59 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:30 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
16:58 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.
17:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:50 Tarnish failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
18:29 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:59 Tarnish lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Watchword — more than half the force is gone.
19:25 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 It's all going Watchword's way right now.
20:07 Currently, neither Tarnish nor Watchword appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Watchword yet.
20:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
21:05 Watchword with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
21:32 Tarnish lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Watchword — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
22:02 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.
22:32 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
23:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Tarnish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Tarnish taps.
GG. Watchword closes it out over Tarnish.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Watchword spawning at s1 and Purple Tarnish spawning at s4.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s1, Tarnish answers from s4.
0:35 Tarnish opens 12 Pool against Watchword's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Watchword, 12 Pool from Tarnish.
— The early game —
1:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:37 Tarnish with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
4:03 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.
4:42 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:49 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
6:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
6:38 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:01 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.
7:42 With really nice micro, Watchword kills off Tarnish's zerglings.Tarnish wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
8:16 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
8:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
9:06 Watchword's number of expansions are equal to Tarnish's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Tarnish yet.
9:33 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:15 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.
10:33 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.
11:13 Watchword with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Tarnish's zerglings!Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:44 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
12:11 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:43 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:05 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
13:50 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
14:19 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
14:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:05 Tarnish failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
15:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
16:10 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:46 Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
17:16 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
— The late game —
17:38 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.
18:10 Watchword successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
18:33 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
19:10 Watchword destroyed about half of Tarnish's army after that battle.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
19:50 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.
20:11 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
20:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:15 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Tarnish's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:46 Watchword destroyed about half of Tarnish's army after that battle.Watchword cuts Tarnish's army in half.
22:04 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Tarnish clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
22:38 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
23:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Tarnish taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Tarnish taps.
Watchword takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
66 games
Tarnish
24 – 42
Watchword