Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sun, Sep 20 2026 · 13:12 server time
Games
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■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (183 lines)
0:20 Watchword spawns in Teal at s2 while Mealybug spawns in Green at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s2, Mealybug at s1.
0:28 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand.Watchword commits to 12 Pool; Mealybug answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:52 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:18 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:55 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:24 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
2:55 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:28 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mealybug continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Mealybug's early aggression takes the lead.
4:07 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:27 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
5:05 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:25 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
6:02 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:29 Mealybug failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Mealybug's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
6:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:14 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:51 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:10 Eager to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:50 Watchword failed to kill off Mealybug's defending zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Mealybug's defense was already in place.
9:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:51 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:10 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mealybug starts moving out.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
10:47 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Mealybug!Watchword is badly outgunned — Mealybug's force is a size larger.
11:11 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:33 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:17 Mealybug failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
12:36 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:59 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
13:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
13:43 Mealybug is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:36 Mealybug made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Watchword's hydralisks! Watchword has to back off!Mealybug absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
15:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:24 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:48 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:00 Reaver! Reaver! Mealybug's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Watchword looks away for one second and Mealybug makes him pay for it.
16:42 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:54 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Mealybug starts the push.
17:09 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:34 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
18:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:33 Watchword's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Mealybug takes the middle of the game.
18:50 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:27 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Mealybug goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:06 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Mealybug knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
20:14 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mealybug's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:12 Mealybug's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Mealybug takes the middle of the game.
21:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
21:49 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
22:15 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Mealybug's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Mealybug's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:34 Mealybug tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Mealybug knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
22:56 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:16 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
23:44 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:26 Watchword's massive number of speedlings stopped Mealybug's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Watchword!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Mealybug gained nothing for the cost.
24:52 It seems that Mealybug only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Mealybug clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
25:28 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:43 Mealybug tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Mealybug knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:04 Watchword appears to have more army than Mealybug!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Mealybug right now.
26:24 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
27:24 Watchword was out-microed by Mealybug and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Mealybug's line. Great positioning.
27:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:30 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:42 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
29:13 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mealybug's army.Good instincts from Mealybug; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:24 Mealybug tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Mealybug.
30:02 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
30:09 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Mealybug starts the push.
30:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:59 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Watchword didn't even have a chance against Mealybug.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mealybug holds Watchword.
31:28 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
31:39 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
32:04 Mealybug successfully blocked Watchword from harassing his economy.Watchword knocks, Mealybug answers. No damage done.
32:38 Reaver! Reaver! Mealybug's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Beautiful harassment from Mealybug. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Mealybug edges ahead on army strength.
33:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Mealybug's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Mealybug's foundation.
33:19 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Mealybug starts the push.
33:48 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Mealybug!Watchword is badly outgunned — Mealybug's force is a size larger.
33:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:21 Mealybug's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Mealybug breaks Watchword's position.
34:54 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:23 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:43 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:07 Mealybug decides to move out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:53 Mealybug's massive number of speedlots slice through Watchword's zerglings and hydralisks.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Mealybug takes the middle of the game.
37:11 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
37:31 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:04 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
38:13 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:36 At the moment, neither Watchword nor Mealybug is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Watchword and Mealybug are level.
39:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:33 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Watchword didn't even have a chance against Mealybug.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mealybug holds Watchword.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
40:17 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Mealybug takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
40:31 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
40:55 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Mealybug starts the push.
41:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
41:46 Under dark swarm Mealybug's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
42:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Mealybug's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
42:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
42:48 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:18 Every gateway is pumping and Mealybug starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Mealybug moves out to end it.
43:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:03 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Mealybug walks through Watchword's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Mealybug's late-game push decides it.
44:13 Mealybug only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Mealybug took it apart.
44:55 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:06 Mealybug destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Mealybug rips Watchword's economy back a full step.
45:30 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
45:57 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
46:07 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Mealybug.Everything Mealybug has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:53 Mealybug's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Watchword's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Mealybug's late-game push decides it.
47:35 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
47:47 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
48:03 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
48:28 Mealybug rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Mealybug commits the late-game army.
49:06 At the moment, neither Watchword nor Mealybug is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Watchword and Mealybug are level.
49:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:34 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Watchword's ultralisks cannot get through.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Mealybug simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:07 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mealybug's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
50:38 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Mealybug takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
50:45 Zerglings ran past Mealybug's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Mealybug looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
51:24 Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:32 Attempting to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:32 All of a sudden, Mealybug has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
52:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
53:07 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:40 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
53:48 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Mealybug.Max supply, full upgrades: Mealybug moves out to end it.
54:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:51 Watchword's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Mealybug has no observers left. The push stalls.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:06 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
55:22 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mealybug's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
55:40 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mealybug's defense line.Watchword knocks, Mealybug answers. No damage done.
56:20 Mealybug starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
56:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:07 The corsairs cleared the sky and Mealybug's ground army does the rest to Watchword.There's no rebuilding from that. Mealybug's late-game push decides it.
57:16 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
57:53 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
58:08 Mealybug destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.Mealybug finds the weak point and Watchword's new base is gone.
58:32 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
59:00 Every gateway is pumping and Mealybug starts walking across the map.Everything Mealybug has built comes forward at once.
59:20 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Mealybug!Watchword needs production, fast; Mealybug's army has outgrown his.
59:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:08 Mealybug's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Watchword's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Mealybug's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Mealybug is far ahead.
60:17 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
60:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
61:15 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Watchword taps.
Watchword taps out. Mealybug's late game was simply better.
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (193 lines)
0:17 The Green Mealybug spawns at s1 while Yellow Watchword spawns at s2.We're underway — Mealybug spawns at s1, Watchword answers from s2.
0:24 Watchword gets 12 Hatch against Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand.Mealybug commits to Forge Fast Expand; Watchword answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:47 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
1:21 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:01 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:44 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mealybug's zealots!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Mealybug's front door.
3:01 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
3:40 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
3:53 At the moment, Watchword seems to have more units than Mealybug.Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Mealybug should not take this fight.
4:15 Mealybug starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
4:33 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:03 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:58 Watchword kills off Mealybug's armies and continues pushing!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
6:19 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
6:32 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
6:55 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
7:19 Eager to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mealybug pushes.
7:47 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:23 Watchword failed to kill off Mealybug's defending zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Mealybug's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:44 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:38 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:02 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:36 Mealybug kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Watchword's front door.
11:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
11:26 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:46 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:20 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
— The mid game —
12:46 Mealybug is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Mealybug's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:24 Mealybug was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Mealybug home with nothing.
13:55 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Mealybug clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
14:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
14:30 Where is Watchword's detector? Mealybug sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!Watchword looks away for one second and Mealybug makes him pay for it.
14:54 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Mealybug as the game develops.
15:49 Watchword's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Mealybug takes the middle of the game.
16:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
16:31 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
16:57 Both Mealybug and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Mealybug and Watchword yet.
17:13 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
17:27 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:57 Mealybug is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Mealybug's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:41 Mealybug was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Mealybug home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:10 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:38 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:45 Nice try from Mealybug to harass Watchword, but Watchword's reaction is just too agile.Mealybug goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:08 Mealybug decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
20:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:56 Mealybug kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Mealybug wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:13 It seems that Mealybug only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Mealybug clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
21:42 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
22:03 Where is Watchword's detector? Mealybug sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!Mealybug gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:28 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mealybug's army.Watchword goes for the raid — Mealybug is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:56 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
23:24 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:31 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mealybug's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:14 Watchword failed to bring in overlords as Mealybug's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Mealybug breaks Watchword's position.
24:44 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:13 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:25 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Mealybug starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:16 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Mealybug's attacks.Mealybug commits and it's the wrong call — Watchword cleans it up.
26:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:23 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
27:42 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:15 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Mealybug starts the push.
28:43 Mealybug's number of expansions are equal to Watchword's.Base for base, they're level — Mealybug and Watchword match each other.
28:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:09 A few beautiful storms from Mealybug turned the battle around! Mealybug won the battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Mealybug takes the middle of the game.
29:34 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Mealybug takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
30:01 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
30:27 Mealybug decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:55 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:53 Watchword's massive number of speedlings stopped Mealybug's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Watchword!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Mealybug gained nothing for the cost.
32:17 It seems that Mealybug only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Mealybug takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:40 About half of Mealybug's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
33:03 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
33:26 Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:53 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:29 Watchword failed to bring in overlords as Mealybug's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Mealybug breaks Watchword's position.
34:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Mealybug's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
35:40 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mealybug's army.Good instincts from Mealybug; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:05 Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:37 Mealybug appears to have more army than Watchword!Count the units: Mealybug has the edge over Watchword right now.
36:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:24 Watchword failed to bring in overlords as Mealybug's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Mealybug breaks Watchword's position.
37:39 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
— The late game —
38:25 Every gateway is pumping and Mealybug starts walking across the map.Everything Mealybug has built comes forward at once.
38:46 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
39:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:37 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Mealybug's attacks.Mealybug commits and it's the wrong call — Watchword cleans it up.
39:55 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:27 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:34 Eager to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
40:59 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:46 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Watchword breaks Mealybug wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
42:21 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:28 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:59 Zerglings ran past Mealybug's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Mealybug's foundation.
43:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Mealybug's economy is suffering!Watchword gets into Mealybug's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:40 Attempting to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:59 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
44:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
44:53 With beautiful placement, Mealybug successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Mealybug takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
45:14 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:43 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Mealybug clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
46:08 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mealybug's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mealybug shuts the door on Watchword.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:19 Mealybug decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:36 Watchword must macro up quickly or Mealybug will just roll him over!Watchword is badly outgunned — Mealybug's force is a size larger.
47:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:26 Watchword's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Mealybug has no observers left. The push stalls.Mealybug throws the endgame army in and Watchword simply refuses to lose.
47:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:15 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:48 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Mealybug moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Mealybug commits the late-game army.
49:01 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:50 The corsairs cleared the sky and Mealybug's ground army does the rest to Watchword.There's no rebuilding from that. Mealybug's late-game push decides it.
50:04 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:39 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mealybug's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
50:53 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Mealybug.This is the big one — Mealybug commits the late-game army.
51:18 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
51:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:53 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Mealybug.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Mealybug late.
52:35 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:51 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:02 Every gateway is pumping and Mealybug starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Mealybug moves out to end it.
53:40 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
53:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
54:28 Mealybug's storms land on the swarm and Watchword's cracklings die before they reach the line.Mealybug holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:35 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:59 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:19 Every gateway is pumping and Mealybug starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Mealybug moves out to end it.
55:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:05 Mealybug walked into plague and swarm together. Watchword gave up nothing.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mealybug destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Mealybug clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
56:50 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:24 Zerglings ran past Mealybug's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Mealybug's foundation.
57:47 Every gateway is pumping and Mealybug starts walking across the map.Everything Mealybug has built comes forward at once.
58:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:36 The battle outcome favors Mealybug as Watchword's armies melt into Mealybug's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Mealybug. The push continues.
59:00 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
59:16 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
59:42 Attempting to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
59:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:19 The corsairs cleared the sky and Mealybug's ground army does the rest to Watchword.There's no rebuilding from that. Mealybug's late-game push decides it.
60:38 After that battle, Mealybug destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Mealybug took it apart.
61:08 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
61:40 Watchword's army is small compared to Mealybug!Watchword is badly outgunned — Mealybug's force is a size larger.
61:53 Mealybug decides to move out with his armies.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
62:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:47 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Mealybug walks through Watchword's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Mealybug's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Watchword is hanging on by a thread against Mealybug's army.
62:56 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mealybug pays for that trade with about half his army.
63:34 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:53 Mealybug decides to move out with his armies.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
64:16 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Watchword looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Mealybug closes it out over Watchword.
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Play-by-play (182 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Green Watchword spawning at s1 and Orange Mealybug spawning at s2.Watchword takes s1 in Green; Mealybug settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:31 Watchword gets Overpool against Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from Watchword, Forge Fast Expand from Mealybug.
— The early game —
0:50 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:21 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:58 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:19 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.
2:59 All of a sudden, Mealybug has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Mealybug's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
3:07 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mealybug's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
3:45 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Mealybug takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
4:04 Watchword's number of expansions are equal to Mealybug's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Mealybug yet.
4:13 Watchword decides to expand.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
4:45 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:11 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:30 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
5:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:27 Watchword with his speedlings successfully defend against Mealybug's early zealot pressure.Mealybug's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
6:36 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Mealybug's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
7:30 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:40 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:30 Mealybug failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Mealybug's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:41 Watchword decides to expand.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:13 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
10:38 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
10:54 Attempting to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:08 Mealybug's army is small compared to Watchword!Mealybug is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
11:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:00 Mealybug kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Watchword's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:34 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
12:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Mealybug's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
13:18 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:45 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:56 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
14:22 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:10 Mealybug kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Mealybug marches on.
15:38 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:00 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:19 Zerglings ran past Mealybug's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Mealybug's economy takes a real hit.
16:32 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:52 Mealybug is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Mealybug starts the push.
17:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:43 Watchword burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Mealybug's push!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Mealybug gained nothing for the cost.
18:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
18:25 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mealybug's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Mealybug's army — real damage, but Mealybug fights on.
18:57 Zerglings ran past Mealybug's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Mealybug's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:21 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mealybug's army.Watchword knocks, Mealybug answers. No damage done.
19:48 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:08 Mealybug's army is small compared to Watchword!Mealybug needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
20:38 Watchword starts expanding.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
20:55 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:44 Watchword's scourge sniped a few of Mealybug's observers! Mealybug can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
21:57 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Watchword clips Mealybug's army — real damage, but Mealybug fights on.
22:17 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:51 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mealybug's defense line.Watchword knocks, Mealybug answers. No damage done.
23:01 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mealybug's defense line.Good instincts from Mealybug; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:43 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:13 Watchword's scourge sniped a few of Mealybug's observers! Mealybug can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
24:34 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
25:00 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
25:36 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
25:50 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:18 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:07 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Watchword didn't even have a chance against Mealybug.Mealybug absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
27:24 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
27:41 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
28:00 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mealybug's army.Watchword knocks, Mealybug answers. No damage done.
28:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Mealybug's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Mealybug's foundation.
28:55 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:28 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:43 Mealybug successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Mealybug's line. Great positioning.
30:14 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
30:21 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Mealybug takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
30:58 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mealybug's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mealybug shuts the door on Watchword.
31:11 Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:33 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
32:19 A few beautiful storms from Mealybug turned the battle around! Mealybug won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Mealybug breaks Watchword's position.
32:49 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:00 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
33:31 Mealybug is planning a harassment, but Watchword scouted it!Watchword's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
33:56 Watchword scouted the attempt but Mealybug is still going with it!Plans change: Mealybug's raiders are needed on defense.
34:23 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Mealybug.
34:36 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:14 Mealybug must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Mealybug needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
35:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:40 Mealybug's speedlots dealt with Watchword's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Mealybug successfully fended against Watchword's push!Mealybug absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
36:15 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:46 It seems that Mealybug only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Mealybug clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
37:00 Zerglings ran past Mealybug's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Mealybug's economy takes a real hit.
37:22 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:36 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Mealybug starts the push.
38:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:28 Watchword's scourge sniped a few of Mealybug's observers! Mealybug can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
38:59 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:21 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:50 Mealybug's nexus has been destroyed by Watchword.The base falls. Watchword rips Mealybug's economy back a full step.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:03 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Mealybug knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
40:22 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
40:55 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
41:13 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mealybug's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
41:54 With beautiful placement, Mealybug successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Mealybug's line. Great positioning.
42:22 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
42:44 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
— The late game —
43:09 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:39 Every gateway is pumping and Mealybug starts walking across the map.Everything Mealybug has built comes forward at once.
44:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
44:13 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Mealybug.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
44:32 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:30 Where is Watchword's detector? Mealybug sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!Watchword looks away for one second and Mealybug makes him pay for it.
45:48 Watchword has a slight economical lead by having 2 more expansions than Mealybug.Watchword is out-expanding Mealybug — the money game is tilting.
46:19 Mealybug casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:35 Watchword starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:17 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Mealybug.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
47:38 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
47:59 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
48:34 Mealybug harasses Watchword's economy and gets ahead of the game.Watchword looks away for one second and Mealybug makes him pay for it.
48:49 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
49:12 Mealybug decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Mealybug pushes.
49:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:04 The battle outcome favors Mealybug as Watchword's armies melt into Mealybug's armies' weapon fire!Watchword's army evaporates. Mealybug doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:22 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
50:44 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
51:19 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
51:26 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Mealybug.Everything Mealybug has built comes forward at once.
51:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
52:13 Mealybug kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Mealybug. The push continues.
52:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mealybug destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Mealybug takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
53:13 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
53:30 Watchword is leading the game with more expansions than Mealybug.Economically it's Watchword's game right now; Mealybug is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:44 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
54:14 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.
54:48 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Watchword breaks Mealybug wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
54:57 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
55:55 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
56:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:41 Watchword's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Mealybug loses everything.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Mealybug late.
57:02 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
57:11 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:41 Mealybug casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.Mealybug knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
58:02 Reaver! Reaver! Mealybug's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Watchword looks away for one second and Mealybug makes him pay for it.
58:31 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
58:41 At the moment, Watchword seems to have more units than Mealybug.Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Mealybug should not take this fight.
59:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:36 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Mealybug.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
59:56 Watchword destroyed about half of Mealybug's army after that battle.Watchword cuts Mealybug's army in half.
60:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
60:55 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
61:18 Mealybug having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Mealybug types it out: GG.
Watchword takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:19 Mealybug spawns in Orange at s2 while Watchword spawns in Purple at s1.Mealybug in Orange at s2. Watchword in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Mealybug gets Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Mealybug, Overpool from Watchword.
— The early game —
1:12 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
3:24 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.
3:50 Mealybug failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Mealybug's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
4:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:12 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:31 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
7:14 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:10 Watchword with his speedlings successfully defend against Mealybug's early zealot pressure.Mealybug's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
8:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:53 Watchword's forces appear to be larger compared to Mealybug's!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Mealybug right now.
10:17 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:04 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:56 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Mealybug's attacks.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
12:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:10 Watchword destroyed about half of Mealybug's army after that battle.Half of Mealybug's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
13:46 Watchword starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
14:10 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:54 Watchword decides to expand.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
15:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:47 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Mealybug's dragoons.The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Mealybug's front door.
16:27 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:57 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Mealybug clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
17:34 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
17:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:27 Mealybug failed to deal nicely with Watchword's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
19:02 Mealybug lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:34 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mealybug taps out!Mealybug GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Mealybug, settled in the mid game.
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:13 Watchword spawns at s3 in Teal while Mealybug spawns at s1 in Purple.Watchword takes s3 in Teal; Mealybug settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:44 Mealybug opens Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's 12 Hatch against Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:09 Watchword decides to expand.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:24 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:02 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:12 Watchword was out-microed by Mealybug and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Mealybug's line. Great positioning.
4:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:36 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
6:18 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:59 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
7:28 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Mealybug as the game develops.
8:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:22 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mealybug continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Mealybug's early aggression takes the lead.
— The mid game —
8:57 Mealybug destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Mealybug cuts Watchword's army in half.
9:45 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
10:09 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:49 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:43 The battle outcome favors Mealybug as Watchword's armies melt into Mealybug's armies' weapon fire!Watchword's army evaporates. Mealybug doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Mealybug's force dwarfs what Watchword has left on the field.
12:15 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
12:56 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:34 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:07 Watchword's number of expansions are equal to Mealybug's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Mealybug yet.
14:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
15:13 Mealybug kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Watchword's front door.
15:37 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
16:25 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:00 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Mealybug has built a commanding army lead — Watchword needs something special here.
17:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:54 The battle outcome favors Mealybug as Watchword's armies melt into Mealybug's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Mealybug marches on.
18:20 After that battle, Mealybug destroyed more than half of Watchword's army.When the smoke clears, Mealybug has erased most of what Watchword brought.
19:01 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:44 Mealybug destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Mealybug rips Watchword's economy back a full step.
20:10 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Watchword taps.
Watchword taps out. Mealybug's early game was simply better.
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:16 The White Mealybug spawns at s2 while Purple Watchword spawns at s1.Mealybug in White at s2. Watchword in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:40 Watchword gets Overpool against Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:15 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:54 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:03 Mealybug failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Mealybug's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
4:35 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:38 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:19 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:56 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
7:25 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:24 Watchword with his speedlings successfully defend against Mealybug's early zealot pressure.Mealybug's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
9:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:34 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:05 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
10:45 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
11:20 In terms of army size, Mealybug is behind Watchword!Mealybug needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
11:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:11 Mealybug lost some of his dragoons to Watchword's speedlings!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Mealybug's front door.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
12:54 After that battle, Watchword destroyed about half of Mealybug's army.Watchword cuts Mealybug's army in half.
13:29 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
14:02 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:23 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
14:57 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:20 Mealybug lost some of his dragoons to Watchword's speedlings!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Mealybug's front door.
16:34 About half of Mealybug's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
17:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
17:46 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
19:03 Watchword's zerglings surround Mealybug's archons while Watchword's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Watchword!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
19:35 Mealybug lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:08 It seems that Mealybug only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Mealybug clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
20:35 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Mealybug's high templars!Mealybug gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mealybug taps out!Mealybug types it out: GG.
Mealybug taps out. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:13 The Teal Watchword spawns at s1 while Orange Mealybug spawns at s2.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s1, Mealybug answers from s2.
0:50 Watchword opens Overpool against Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand.Watchword shows Overpool — Mealybug has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:36 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:56 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:46 Watchword failed to kill off Mealybug's defending zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Mealybug's defense was already in place.
4:23 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:08 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:07 Mealybug decides to start pushing across the map.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:03 Mealybug successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Mealybug's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Slight advantage Mealybug as the game develops.
7:41 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
8:10 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Mealybug pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:36 Both Watchword and Mealybug appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Mealybug yet.
9:26 Watchword decides to expand.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
9:59 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
10:23 Mealybug decides to move out with his armies.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:23 Watchword lost all of his zerglings to Mealybug's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Watchword's front door.
12:02 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Mealybug pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Mealybug edges ahead on army strength.
12:27 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:59 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:37 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.
14:17 The battle outcome favors Mealybug as Watchword's armies melt into Mealybug's armies' weapon fire!Watchword's army evaporates. Mealybug doesn't even slow down.
14:49 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
15:07 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:48 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
16:08 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
16:46 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 It's all going Mealybug's way right now.
17:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:56 The battle outcome favors Mealybug as Watchword's armies melt into Mealybug's armies' weapon fire!Mealybug wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:25 Watchword seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Mealybug — more than half the force is gone.
18:54 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mealybug's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
19:31 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
20:41 A few beautiful storms from Mealybug turned the battle around! Mealybug won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Mealybug breaks Watchword's position.
20:58 After that battle, Mealybug destroyed more than half of Watchword's army.When the smoke clears, Mealybug has erased most of what Watchword brought.
21:40 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mealybug's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
🎙 Mealybug has built a commanding army lead — Watchword needs something special here.
22:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Watchword GGs!Watchword types it out: GG.
Mealybug takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
29 games
Watchword
13 – 16
Mealybug