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■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:15 The Teal Lady Esquire spawns at s4 while Green Watchword spawns at s2.Lady Esquire in Teal at s4. Watchword in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:48 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Lady Esquire shows Forge Fast Expand — Watchword has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:56 Watchword starts expanding.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
2:09 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:46 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
3:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:55 Lady Esquire failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
4:35 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
4:52 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:36 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
5:55 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:38 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
7:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Lady Esquire is a step behind and knows it.
7:41 Watchword with some nice speedling surrounds killed Lady Esquire's zealots!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
8:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
9:44 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:16 Both Lady Esquire and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Lady Esquire and Watchword match each other.
10:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:26 Watchword with his speedlings successfully defend against Lady Esquire's early zealot pressure.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
11:54 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Lady Esquire is a step behind and knows it.
12:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:10 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:40 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
14:02 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.
14:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:18 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Watchword's speedlings!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
15:49 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
16:25 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
16:43 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.
🎙 Watchword's force dwarfs what Lady Esquire has left on the field.
17:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:57 Watchword's zerglings surround Lady Esquire's archons while Watchword's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Watchword!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's position.
18:20 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:31 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:57 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
20:42 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.
21:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Lady Esquire GGs!Lady Esquire GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Lady Esquire taps out. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:07 The Orange Watchword spawns at s3 while Green Lady Esquire spawns at s4.Watchword takes s3 in Orange; Lady Esquire settles in at s4 in Green.
0:33 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Pool.Watchword shows 12 Pool — Lady Esquire has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
1:42 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
2:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:01 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Lady Esquire's dragoons.The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
3:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:48 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
3:55 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:29 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
4:58 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:05 In terms of army size, Lady Esquire is behind Watchword!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:39 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:22 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Lady Esquire is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Lady Esquire marches on.
6:44 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:09 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
7:39 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
7:57 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
8:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:30 Lady Esquire failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:04 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
9:53 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:14 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
10:27 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?
10:51 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
11:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:48 Lady Esquire kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Watchword's front door.
12:16 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:38 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
12:51 Both Watchword and Lady Esquire appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Lady Esquire yet.
13:16 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:44 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
14:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:28 Watchword's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Lady Esquire's army.Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
14:58 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
15:16 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
15:46 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:02 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
16:23 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:40 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:39 With beautiful placement, Lady Esquire successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
17:48 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
18:19 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
18:48 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Lady Esquire shuts the door on Watchword.
19:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Lady Esquire's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Lady Esquire's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:20 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
19:55 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
20:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:43 Lady Esquire was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
21:05 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
21:26 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:40 Watchword starts expanding.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:06 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Watchword's foundation.
22:39 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:01 Currently, neither Watchword nor Lady Esquire appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Lady Esquire yet.
23:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:41 Watchword micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Lady Esquire's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
24:13 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
24:53 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
25:38 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
26:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:58 Lady Esquire's nexus has been destroyed by Watchword.Watchword finds the weak point and Lady Esquire's new base is gone.
27:05 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!Watchword looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
27:30 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:56 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
28:31 Watchword successfully harasses Lady Esquire's economy.Watchword gets into Lady Esquire's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:38 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.
29:15 Lady Esquire is having a hard time catching up with Watchword's number of expansions.Lady Esquire is starving on bases while Watchword spreads across the map.
29:24 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:14 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:47 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
30:56 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:23 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.
31:49 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
32:16 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
32:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
32:58 All of a sudden, Lady Esquire has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:27 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
33:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
33:59 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:37 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
34:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:22 Lady Esquire failed to deal nicely with Watchword's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's position.
35:48 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
36:08 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
36:38 Lady Esquire 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:51 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.
37:08 Lady Esquire is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Watchword.Lady Esquire is starving on bases while Watchword spreads across the map.
37:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:09 Watchword's scourge sniped a few of Lady Esquire's observers! Lady Esquire can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's position.
38:28 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
38:46 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:12 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.
39:23 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:11 Watchword brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Lady Esquire had the observers and archons to deal with. Lady Esquire successfully defended Watchword's push!Lady Esquire absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
40:51 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
41:03 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
41:25 Where is Watchword's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Watchword's mineral line!Watchword looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
41:50 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:24 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 late game —
42:31 Lady Esquire's storms land on the swarm and Watchword's cracklings die before they reach the line.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
43:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
43:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:43 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Watchword looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
44:04 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
44:42 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
44:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
45:26 All of a sudden, Lady Esquire has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
45:45 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
46:03 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
46:36 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.
46:58 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:46 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
48:12 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
48:22 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
48:52 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!Watchword looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
49:02 Lady Esquire's army is small compared to Watchword!Lady Esquire is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
49:27 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
49:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
50:23 Lady Esquire's storms land on the swarm and Watchword's cracklings die before they reach the line.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:42 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
50:59 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
51:36 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
51:45 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.
52:08 Plague on the templar, and Watchword's ultralisks walk straight through Lady Esquire.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
52:34 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
53:03 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:29 Watchword shot down Lady Esquire's nexus.Lady Esquire's expansion burns — Watchword tears it down.
53:55 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
🎙 It's all going Watchword's way right now.
54:15 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
54:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
55:10 Under dark swarm Lady Esquire's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
55:22 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
55:54 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
56:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Lady Esquire GGs!Lady Esquire GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Watchword takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Green Lady Esquire spawning at s2 and Purple Watchword spawning at s1.Lady Esquire in Green at s2. Watchword in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:46 Watchword gets 12 Hatch against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Lady Esquire commits to Forge Fast Expand; Watchword answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:16 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
2:06 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:33 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:04 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
3:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:19 Watchword successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Lady Esquire home with nothing.
4:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Lady Esquire clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
5:34 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:57 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:34 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:12 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.
7:52 At the moment, Watchword seems to have more units than Lady Esquire.Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Lady Esquire should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
8:30 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:41 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Watchword's speedlings!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
10:15 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:00 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
11:22 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?
12:07 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
12:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:18 All of a sudden, Lady Esquire has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Watchword's force dwarfs what Lady Esquire has left on the field.
13:56 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:16 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
14:59 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
15:26 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
16:04 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.
16:52 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:20 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
18:43 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Watchword is far ahead.
19:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Lady Esquire GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Lady Esquire taps.
GG. Watchword closes it out over Lady Esquire.
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:12 The game starts with White Watchword spawning at s3 and Blue Lady Esquire spawning at s2.Watchword takes s3 in White; Lady Esquire settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:45 Watchword opens 12 Hatch against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Watchword commits to 12 Hatch; Lady Esquire answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:11 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:45 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:03 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:31 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
3:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:31 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Lady Esquire is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Lady Esquire marches on.
4:00 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:50 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:16 Watchword must macro up quickly or Lady Esquire will just roll him over!Watchword is badly outgunned — Lady Esquire's force is a size larger.
5:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:16 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
6:49 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:04 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:16 Lady Esquire kills off all of Watchword's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
8:41 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:06 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
9:45 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:13 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:09 Watchword failed to kill off Lady Esquire's defending zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:39 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:00 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
12:37 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
13:19 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:34 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:50 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Lady Esquire continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
15:14 After that battle, Lady Esquire destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Lady Esquire took it apart.
15:30 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
16:00 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:50 Lady Esquire's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
17:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
17:41 A few beautiful storms from Lady Esquire turned the battle around! Lady Esquire won the battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
18:05 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
18:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:05 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
19:41 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lady Esquire starts moving out.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Slight advantage Lady Esquire as the game develops.
20:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:13 Watchword failed to bring in overlords as Lady Esquire's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
21:45 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
22:17 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
22:38 Lady Esquire destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Watchword watches Lady Esquire level the expansion.
23:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Watchword taps.
Lady Esquire takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (98 lines)
0:12 Lady Esquire spawns in Red at s1 while Watchword spawns in White at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Lady Esquire at s1, Watchword at s2.
0:34 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Lady Esquire, 12 Pool from Watchword.
— The early game —
1:10 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
1:28 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:27 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:43 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.
3:02 Lady Esquire kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Lady Esquire marches on.
3:25 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
4:51 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
5:27 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
5:49 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:33 Lady Esquire kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
6:57 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:28 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:59 At the moment, Lady Esquire seems to have more units than Watchword.Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
8:15 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:45 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?
9:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:39 With really nice micro, Watchword's speedlings kills off Lady Esquire's dragoons.Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Lady Esquire clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
11:01 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
11:27 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:50 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
12:04 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:01 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Watchword's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:32 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:48 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
14:15 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
— The mid game —
14:45 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.
15:09 In terms of army size, Lady Esquire is behind Watchword!Lady Esquire is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
15:29 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:24 Lady Esquire failed to deal nicely with Watchword's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's position.
16:59 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
17:09 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:53 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Lady Esquire's expansion has fallen to Watchword's armies.Lady Esquire's expansion burns — Watchword tears it down.
18:11 Nice try from Lady Esquire to harass Watchword, but Watchword's reaction is just too agile.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:33 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:57 Zerglings ran past Lady Esquire's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Lady Esquire looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
19:32 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:58 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
20:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:38 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Watchword's hydralisks! Watchword has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Watchword.
21:16 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:37 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
22:11 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:35 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
22:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:18 Watchword micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Lady Esquire's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
23:48 Watchword only destroyed about half of Lady Esquire's army.Watchword cuts Lady Esquire's army in half.
24:08 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:40 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
25:11 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
25:21 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
25:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:09 Watchword's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Lady Esquire's army.Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
26:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
27:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:31 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
28:06 In terms of army size, Lady Esquire is behind Watchword!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
28:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:02 Watchword's zerglings surround Lady Esquire's archons while Watchword's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Watchword!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
29:18 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
29:54 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:16 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:30 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
30:51 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.
31:34 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
31:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:25 All of a sudden, Lady Esquire has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
32:47 Watchword destroyed about half of Lady Esquire's army after that battle.Watchword cuts Lady Esquire's army in half.
🎙 It's all going Watchword's way right now.
33:10 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
33:29 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.
34:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:31 Watchword's scourge sniped a few of Lady Esquire's observers! Lady Esquire can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
34:45 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
35:10 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:40 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:06 Lady Esquire having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Lady Esquire looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Watchword takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
5 games
Watchword
1 – 4
Lady Esquire