Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sun, Sep 20 2026 · 13:12 server time
Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:17 Mealybug spawns in Red at s1 while Watchword spawns in Yellow at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Mealybug at s1, Watchword at s2.
0:31 Watchword gets 12 Hatch against Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand.Mealybug shows Forge Fast Expand — Watchword has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
1:38 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:22 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
3:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:34 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.
4:17 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.
4:52 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.
5:12 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
5:53 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:08 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
6:47 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:57 Watchword failed to kill off Mealybug's defending zealots.Mealybug holds the early rush without blinking.
8:15 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.
8:44 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
9:12 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:57 Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:44 Mealybug successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Mealybug cleans it up.
11:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:59 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.
12:33 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:22 Watchword lost all of his zerglings to Mealybug's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Watchword's front door.
13:52 Mealybug only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Mealybug took it apart.
14:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:54 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:40 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:59 Eager to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mealybug — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:10 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.
17:30 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:29 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Mealybug!Watchword is badly outgunned — Mealybug's force is a size larger.
19:14 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:44 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
20:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:35 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.
🎙 It's all going Mealybug's way right now.
20:58 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
21:30 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:08 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.
That's the game: Mealybug defeats Watchword, settled in the mid game.
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:07 The Orange Watchword spawns at s3 while Blue Mealybug spawns at s1.Watchword in Orange at s3. Mealybug in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:43 Mealybug gets Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Pool.Watchword commits to 12 Pool; Mealybug answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:50 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:30 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:00 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
2:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:02 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mealybug continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Watchword's front door.
3:27 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
3:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
3:56 Mealybug's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Mealybug's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
4:30 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
4:56 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:21 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:32 Mealybug decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
6:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:30 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mealybug's zealots!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Mealybug's front door.
6:50 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.
7:20 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.
7:34 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
7:52 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:54 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:38 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
10:06 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:27 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
10:54 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
11:17 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:03 Mealybug failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Mealybug's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
12:19 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.
🎙 Mealybug is a step behind and knows it.
12:49 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.
13:09 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:34 Watchword's number of expansions are equal to Mealybug's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Mealybug yet.
14:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:16 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Mealybug's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Mealybug's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
14:49 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:07 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.
15:38 Mealybug desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:51 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Mealybug is a step behind and knows it.
16:19 Watchword decides to expand.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
16:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:02 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.
17:39 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.
17:51 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.
18:14 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.
18:34 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:33 Watchword's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Mealybug's army.Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
19:59 Watchword destroyed about half of Mealybug's army after that battle.Watchword cuts Mealybug's army in half.
20:10 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.
20:46 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:12 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.
21:20 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:12 All of a sudden, Mealybug has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:34 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.
22:58 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.
23:15 It seems like Watchword has more units than Mealybug!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Mealybug should not take this fight.
23:50 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
24:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:38 Watchword brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Mealybug had the observers and archons to deal with. Mealybug successfully defended Watchword's push!Mealybug absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
24:59 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.
25:13 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.
25:47 Mealybug tried to harass Watchword but Watchword successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Mealybug.
26:12 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:03 Watchword micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Mealybug's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
27:20 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:43 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
28:17 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.
28:29 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.
28:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:22 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.
29:34 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:10 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:38 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:45 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.
31:16 In terms of army size, Watchword and Mealybug are around equal.Unit for unit, Watchword and Mealybug are level.
31:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:09 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.
32:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:52 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.
33:24 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.
33:31 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
34:28 Watchword scourged some of Mealybug's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Mealybug.
34:55 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mealybug starts moving out.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:47 Watchword brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Mealybug had the observers and archons to deal with. Mealybug successfully defended Watchword's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mealybug holds Watchword.
37:04 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:38 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.
38:04 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.
38:12 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.
38:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
39:04 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Watchword's ultralisks cannot get through.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Mealybug simply refuses to lose.
39:33 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.
39:57 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.
40:17 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.
40:43 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:01 Eager to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mealybug pushes.
41:34 Currently, neither Watchword nor Mealybug appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Mealybug yet.
41:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:27 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.
42:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:39 Watchword shot down Mealybug's nexus.The base falls. Watchword rips Mealybug's economy back a full step.
43:46 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Mealybug's high templars!Watchword looks away for one second and Mealybug makes him pay for it.
44:22 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
44:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:36 Mealybug had the observers for those lurkers and Watchword's push simply stops.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Mealybug simply refuses to lose.
45:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:13 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:32 Mealybug is planning a harassment, but Watchword scouted it!Watchword's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
47:12 Mealybug is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Mealybug's raiders are needed on defense.
47:30 Where is Watchword's detector? Mealybug sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!The raid lands — Mealybug chips away at Watchword's foundation.
47:51 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
48:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:45 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Mealybug.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Mealybug late.
49:08 Mealybug lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
49:56 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
50:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
50:45 Under dark swarm Mealybug's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Mealybug late.
🎙 It's all going Watchword's way right now.
51:00 Mealybug lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
51:14 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.
51:54 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
52:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mealybug GGs!Mealybug types it out: GG.
GG. Watchword closes it out over Mealybug.
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:19 The Green Mealybug spawns at s2 while Teal Watchword spawns at s1.Mealybug takes s2 in Green; Watchword settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:49 Mealybug gets Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's Overpool.Mealybug commits to Forge Fast Expand; Watchword answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:06 Mealybug decides to expand.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Attempting to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:34 Watchword failed to kill off Mealybug's defending zealots.Mealybug holds the early rush without blinking.
4:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Mealybug's army.Watchword clips Mealybug's army — real damage, but Mealybug fights on.
4:38 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.
5:06 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
5:40 Mealybug decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:48 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mealybug — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:36 With beautiful placement, Mealybug successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Mealybug cleans it up.
8:05 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.
8:41 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.
9:07 Mealybug's number of expansions are equal to Watchword's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Mealybug and Watchword yet.
9:42 Mealybug decides to start pushing across the map.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:00 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:39 Watchword decides to expand.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
11:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
11:48 Watchword was out-microed by Mealybug and loses all his attacking forces.Mealybug takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
12:20 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.
12:30 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.
13:01 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:37 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:04 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:16 Watchword failed to break Mealybug's defending line of zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Mealybug's defense was already in place.
15:40 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.
🎙 Mealybug edges ahead on army strength.
16:09 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
16:35 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:45 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.
18:16 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.
18:30 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:02 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
19:41 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mealybug's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mealybug shuts the door on Watchword.
20:16 Mealybug moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mealybug pushes.
🎙 Mealybug has built a commanding army lead — Watchword needs something special here.
20:35 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
21:50 Watchword failed to bring in overlords as Mealybug's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Mealybug takes the middle of the game.
22:05 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
22:34 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.
23:03 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Mealybug's economy is suffering!Mealybug looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
23:42 Mealybug decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Watchword taps.
Watchword taps out. Mealybug's mid game was simply better.
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns at s2 in Blue while Mealybug spawns at s1 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s2, Mealybug at s1.
2:15 Mealybug gets 2 Gate Rush against Watchword's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Watchword, 2 Gate Rush from Mealybug.
4:35 Mealybug opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Mealybug. This is an early gamble.
🎙 Watchword is hanging on by a thread against Mealybug's army.
7:02 Mealybug with an aggressive opening starts to attack Watchword.All or nothing: Mealybug's gamble arrives at Watchword's base.
9:05 Watchword was unable to defend Mealybug's armies and taps out.It works! Watchword can't hold the gamble and taps to Mealybug.
Watchword taps out. Mealybug's early game was simply better.
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Watchword
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Mealybug spawns at s2 in Teal while Watchword spawns at s3 in Red.We're underway — Mealybug spawns at s2, Watchword answers from s3.
0:40 Mealybug opens Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Mealybug, Overpool from Watchword.
— The early game —
1:11 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
2:21 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:00 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
3:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:04 Watchword failed to break Mealybug's defending line of zealots.Mealybug holds the early rush without blinking.
4:20 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.
4:50 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.
5:38 Mealybug decides to expand.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:00 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
6:45 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:16 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Mealybug edges ahead on army strength.
7:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:16 Mealybug kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Watchword's front door.
8:38 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
9:23 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.
9:54 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:13 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.
10:52 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
11:26 Watchword starts expanding.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:59 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mealybug — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:40 Mealybug kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Watchword's front door.
12:59 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Mealybug pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:37 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.
14:01 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
14:33 Watchword's army is small compared to Mealybug!Watchword is badly outgunned — Mealybug's force is a size larger.
15:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:40 Mealybug kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Watchword's front door.
16:18 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Mealybug pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:57 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Mealybug's way right now.
17:23 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
17:59 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:31 Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:39 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.
20:11 The attack was a success, Watchword lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Mealybug — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:35 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.
21:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Watchword taps.
Mealybug takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
31 games
Watchword
15 – 16
Mealybug