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■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:07 Tarnish spawns at s1 in Teal while Watchword spawns at s3 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Tarnish at s1, Watchword at s3.
0:48 Tarnish gets 9 Pool against Watchword's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Tarnish, 12 Hatch from Watchword.
— The early game —
0:58 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:31 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:58 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:23 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:22 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
3:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:16 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.
4:58 Tarnish's number of expansions are equal to Watchword's.Base for base, they're level — Tarnish and Watchword match each other.
5:15 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
5:50 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:19 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:46 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:42 Watchword successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
8:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
8:46 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
9:01 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
9:34 Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:32 Watchword failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:04 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
11:29 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:52 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.
12:17 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
12:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:18 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:56 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:55 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:37 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.
— The mid game —
16:24 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.
16:45 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:32 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.
17:59 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
18:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:04 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.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
19:29 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
20:08 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:28 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
20:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:28 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.
21:54 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
22:29 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.
22:51 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.
23:13 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.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
23:53 Watchword with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Tarnish's position.
24:15 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
24:54 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Tarnish chips away at Watchword's foundation.
25:36 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Tarnish GGs!Tarnish types it out: GG.
Watchword takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns at s2 in Purple while Tarnish spawns at s1 in Blue.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s2, Tarnish answers from s1.
0:51 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's 12 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:19 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:26 Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:47 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
3:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:05 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.
4:38 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:34 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:12 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
6:43 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
7:31 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:17 Tarnish failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
9:05 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
9:30 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.
10:08 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:37 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
11:14 Watchword's forces appear to be larger compared to Tarnish's!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Tarnish right now.
11:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:26 Tarnish failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
12:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
13:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:53 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:34 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
15:11 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?
15:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:06 Watchword kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!Tarnish's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
16:45 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
17:07 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
17:49 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:48 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.
19:35 Watchword only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Watchword cuts Tarnish's army in half.
20:07 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.
— The mid game —
20:45 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
21:06 Tarnish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Tarnish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Tarnish taps out. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Tarnish spawns at s2 in Yellow while Watchword spawns at s4 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Tarnish at s2, Watchword at s4.
0:43 Watchword opens 9 Pool against Tarnish's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tarnish's 9 Pool against Watchword's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:20 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:34 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
3:18 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.
3:34 Tarnish with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
4:15 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:50 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.
5:20 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
5:37 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:17 Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
6:40 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:42 Watchword failed to break Tarnish's zergling line of defense.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
8:21 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.
8:46 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
9:13 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
10:02 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
10:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:54 Watchword failed to break Tarnish's zergling line of defense.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
11:15 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:00 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Tarnish cuts Watchword's army in half.
12:35 Both Tarnish and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Tarnish and Watchword match each other.
12:47 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:20 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:55 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
14:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:57 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
15:31 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Tarnish has built a commanding army lead — Watchword needs something special here.
16:40 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:01 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
17:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:10 Tarnish made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
18:39 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Tarnish cuts Watchword's army in half.
— The late game —
19:06 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.
19:36 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
20:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:33 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Tarnish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Tarnish's force dwarfs what Watchword has left on the field.
21:12 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.
21:45 Watchword lost more than half of his army in that battle.Tarnish limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Watchword GGs!That's it. Watchword looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Tarnish defeats Watchword, settled in the mid game.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Red Watchword spawning at s3 and Teal Tarnish spawning at s1.Watchword takes s3 in Red; Tarnish settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:51 Tarnish opens Overpool against Watchword's Overpool.Watchword shows Overpool — Tarnish has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Watchword decides to expand.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:56 Tarnish starts expanding.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:15 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:03 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:11 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Tarnish!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
4:38 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.
5:21 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.
5:48 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
6:12 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:55 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.
7:18 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:09 Watchword must macro up quickly or Tarnish will just roll him over!Watchword is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
8:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:13 Tarnish failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
9:45 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.
10:09 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:46 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
11:19 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:32 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.
12:57 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.
13:35 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.
14:11 In terms of army size, Tarnish is behind Watchword!Tarnish needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
14:46 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:18 Tarnish decides to expand.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
15:39 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.
16:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:55 With really nice micro, Watchword kills off Tarnish's zerglings.Tarnish wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
17:31 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
18:02 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.
— The mid game —
18:32 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
19:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Tarnish taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Tarnish taps.
Tarnish taps out. Watchword's early game was simply better.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (87 lines)
0:07 Tarnish spawns at s3 in Yellow while Watchword spawns at s2 in Blue.Tarnish in Yellow at s3. Watchword in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:31 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.Tarnish shows 12 Hatch — Watchword has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:29 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:29 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.
2:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:25 Tarnish with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
3:36 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.
4:13 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
4:37 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:55 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
5:26 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.
6:04 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:54 Watchword failed to break Tarnish's zergling line of defense.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Tarnish's defense was already in place.
7:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
7:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
8:21 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:30 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:15 Tarnish's number of expansions are equal to Watchword's.Base for base, they're level — Tarnish and Watchword match each other.
9:25 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:42 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Tarnish's line. Great positioning.
11:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:42 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
12:06 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
12:40 Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
13:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:32 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Tarnish's front door.
14:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:32 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:48 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
15:17 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:47 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:14 At the moment, Tarnish seems to have more units than Watchword.Count the units: Tarnish has the edge over Watchword right now.
16:31 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:34 Watchword wiped off Tarnish's zerglings, but Tarnish had mutalisks popped just in time! Watchword has to back off!Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
18:00 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.
🎙 Tarnish holds the stronger army for now.
18:22 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:00 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.
19:14 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:43 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:48 Tarnish with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Watchword's position.
20:57 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.
21:38 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.
22:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Tarnish chips away at Watchword's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:18 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.
22:58 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
23:25 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Watchword's economy is suffering!Watchword looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
23:42 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:11 Tarnish is having a hard time catching up with Watchword's number of expansions.Tarnish is starving on bases while Watchword spreads across the map.
24:34 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
— The late game —
25:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:40 Tarnish made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
25:55 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
26:21 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:56 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Tarnish's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Tarnish's economy takes a real hit.
27:31 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
27:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:16 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.
28:40 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
29:05 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:35 Watchword is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tarnish's army.Watchword needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
30:05 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Tarnish holds the stronger army for now.
30:22 Eager to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
31:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:30 Tarnish kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
31:46 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
32:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:38 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
33:04 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Tarnish takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:16 The Green Watchword spawns at s1 while Teal Tarnish spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s1, Tarnish at s2.
0:46 Watchword gets 9 Pool against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Watchword commits to 9 Pool; Tarnish answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:19 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.
2:28 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:58 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
3:29 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:54 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
4:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:54 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Tarnish!Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
5:32 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
6:02 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.
6:38 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:02 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:17 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.
8:44 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:25 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:49 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:28 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
10:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:29 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Watchword's front door.
🎙 It's all going Tarnish's way right now.
11:56 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed more than half of Watchword's army.When the smoke clears, Tarnish has erased most of what Watchword brought.
12:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
13:02 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:29 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
14:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:38 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Watchword's zerglings.Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
15:18 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed more than half of Watchword's army.When the smoke clears, Tarnish has erased most of what Watchword brought.
15:46 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
— The late game —
16:25 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?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Tarnish is far ahead.
16:41 Watchword must macro up quickly or Tarnish will just roll him over!Watchword needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
17:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:58 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.
18:27 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed more than half of Watchword's army.When the smoke clears, Tarnish has erased most of what Watchword brought.
18:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
19:41 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:11 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.
20:30 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:15 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Watchword taps out. Tarnish's early game was simply better.
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:07 Tarnish spawns at s1 in Red while Watchword spawns at s2 in Orange.We're underway — Tarnish spawns at s1, Watchword answers from s2.
0:41 Watchword opens 12 Pool against Tarnish's Overpool.Tarnish commits to Overpool; Watchword answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:06 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:28 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:30 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:37 Tarnish failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
4:08 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:44 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
5:07 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:31 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
6:13 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:37 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
7:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:39 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Tarnish!Watchword wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
7:53 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
8:39 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
8:49 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.
9:23 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:00 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
10:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:58 Watchword failed to break Tarnish's zergling line of defense.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Tarnish's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:18 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.
11:54 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.
12:34 Tarnish might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Watchword did.Tarnish needs an expansion soon or Watchword's economy simply wins this.
12:59 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
13:25 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:52 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:52 Watchword was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.Tarnish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:24 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:42 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:19 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
16:52 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
17:20 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:23 Tarnish with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
18:48 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
— The late game —
19:56 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:48 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.
21:07 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
21:53 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:09 Watchword tried to harass Tarnish but Tarnish successfully fends off the harassment.Watchword knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
22:35 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
23:04 Both Tarnish and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Watchword yet.
23:50 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
24:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
24:37 Tarnish made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Watchword's position.
25:01 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Watchword clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
26:12 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Watchword taps.
Tarnish takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
66 games
Tarnish
23 – 43
Watchword