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■ Watchword
■ Insignia
army value
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns at s2 in White while Insignia spawns at s1 in Red.Watchword takes s2 in White; Insignia settles in at s1 in Red.
0:40 Watchword gets Overpool against Insignia's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Overpool from Watchword, 12 Pool from Insignia.
— The early game —
1:12 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:56 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
3:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:46 Insignia kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Insignia. The push continues.
4:18 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:01 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:29 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:05 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
6:18 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:02 Insignia decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:00 Insignia with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Insignia's defense was already in place.
8:37 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:11 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:34 Watchword's army is small compared to Insignia!Watchword is badly outgunned — Insignia's force is a size larger.
10:06 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 Eager to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
11:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:37 Watchword was out-microed by Insignia and loses all his attacking forces.Insignia holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
12:48 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
13:12 Insignia starts pushing across the map.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:38 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
14:13 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:29 With really nice micro, Insignia kills off Watchword's zerglings.Watchword wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
15:53 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
16:17 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Insignia's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
🎙 Insignia edges ahead on army strength.
17:00 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
17:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:50 Insignia made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Watchword's position.
18:40 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:11 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Insignia's army.Watchword clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
19:23 Eager to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
19:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:44 Insignia with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Watchword is hanging on by a thread against Insignia's army.
21:09 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
22:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Watchword GGs!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Watchword taps out. Insignia's mid game was simply better.
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
army value
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:07 Insignia spawns in Teal at s1 while Watchword spawns in Red at s2.Insignia in Teal at s1. Watchword in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:41 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Insignia's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Insignia, 12 Pool from Watchword.
— The early game —
0:59 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
1:29 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:15 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:09 Insignia kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Insignia wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
3:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
4:17 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
4:35 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:54 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:22 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:56 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.
6:07 With really nice micro, Watchword kills off Insignia's zerglings.The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Insignia's front door.
6:27 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
7:09 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
7:25 Eager to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:59 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:24 In terms of army size, Insignia is behind Watchword!Insignia needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
8:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
8:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:22 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Insignia!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Insignia's front door.
9:59 After that battle, Watchword destroyed about half of Insignia's army.Watchword cuts Insignia's army in half.
10:25 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:42 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:03 Insignia starts pushing across the map.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:21 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:41 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.
12:14 Watchword was out-microed by Insignia and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Insignia cleans it up.
12:46 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:00 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Insignia starts moving out.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:42 Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
14:24 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
14:34 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:37 The battle outcome favors Insignia as Watchword's armies melt into Insignia's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Insignia marches on.
15:50 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:40 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Insignia!Insignia gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:03 Nice try from Watchword to harass Insignia, but Insignia's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Insignia; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The mid game —
17:29 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.Insignia's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:00 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:25 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:15 Insignia made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
19:35 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
20:04 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Insignia's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:11 Insignia tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.Insignia goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:40 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
21:16 Watchword must macro up quickly or Insignia will just roll him over!Watchword is badly outgunned — Insignia's force is a size larger.
21:33 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:05 Insignia is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Insignia's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:55 Watchword failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Insignia's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Watchword's position.
23:17 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
23:38 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:07 Insignia is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Insignia hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:27 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.
24:44 Insignia with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Watchword's position.
25:17 Insignia only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Insignia took it apart.
25:29 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Insignia's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
25:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Insignia's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
26:15 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
26:54 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
27:18 Insignia is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:30 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
27:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:34 Watchword failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Insignia's mutalisks!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
28:41 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:07 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:40 Insignia decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:23 Insignia wiped off Watchword's zerglings, but Watchword had mutalisks popped just in time! Insignia has to back off!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Insignia gained nothing for the cost.
30:58 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:06 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
31:34 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Insignia's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Insignia's foundation.
32:09 Insignia is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
32:16 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.
32:41 For a second it looked like Insignia had more zerglings, but in another second Watchword seems to have taken the lead! Insignia is backing off!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Insignia gained nothing for the cost.
33:14 Insignia destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Insignia takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
33:42 Watchword destroyed about half of Insignia's army after that battle.Half of Insignia's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
34:05 Insignia must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Insignia is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
34:19 Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:24 Watchword made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Insignia is pushing his mutalisks further on!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
35:38 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
36:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
36:30 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.Insignia hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:16 Watchword failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Insignia's mutalisks!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
37:36 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:05 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:24 Insignia is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Insignia's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
39:15 Insignia was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
39:42 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:03 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:36 Insignia decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
40:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
41:08 Insignia wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Watchword's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Insignia breaks Watchword late.
41:44 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:14 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
42:38 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 Insignia's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Insignia shuts the door on Watchword.
42:54 Insignia moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Everything Insignia has built comes forward at once.
43:18 Watchword is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Insignia's army.Watchword needs production, fast; Insignia's army has outgrown his.
43:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:05 Insignia's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Watchword has nothing that trades with them.The final army does its work — Insignia breaks Watchword late.
🎙 Insignia has built a commanding army lead — Watchword needs something special here.
44:34 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
44:51 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
45:21 Insignia destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Insignia rips Watchword's economy back a full step.
45:34 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
46:06 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Insignia is the one who commits.This is the big one — Insignia commits the late-game army.
46:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:53 The mutalisk flock belongs to Insignia and Watchword's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Insignia breaks Watchword late.
🎙 Watchword is hanging on by a thread against Insignia's army.
47:18 Watchword seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Insignia limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
47:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
48:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Watchword types it out: GG.
That's the game: Insignia defeats Watchword, settled in the late game.
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
army value
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:09 Watchword spawns at s3 in Red while Insignia spawns at s1 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s3, Insignia at s1.
0:53 Insignia gets 12 Pool against Watchword's 12 Hatch.Watchword commits to 12 Hatch; Insignia answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:26 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
2:33 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:07 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:00 Insignia lost all his zerglings to Watchword!Insignia wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
4:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:57 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
7:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:03 Watchword with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Insignia's zerglings!Insignia's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
— The mid game —
8:42 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
9:33 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:49 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Insignia!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Insignia's front door.
11:25 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
11:44 It seems that Insignia only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Insignia takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
12:23 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Insignia is a step behind and knows it.
13:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:32 Watchword successfully fends off Insignia's attacks.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:16 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:43 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:13 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
15:47 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
16:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:51 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Insignia!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Insignia's front door.
🎙 Watchword's force dwarfs what Insignia has left on the field.
17:29 Watchword looks beastly after destroying more than half of Insignia's army.When the smoke clears, Watchword has erased most of what Insignia brought.
17:58 It seems that Insignia only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Insignia clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
18:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:14 Insignia having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Insignia GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Insignia taps out. Watchword's early game was simply better.
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
army value
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:13 Insignia spawns in Purple at s2 while Watchword spawns in Orange at s3.We're underway — Insignia spawns at s2, Watchword answers from s3.
0:30 Insignia gets 12 Pool against Watchword's 12 Pool.Insignia commits to 12 Pool; Watchword answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:00 Insignia decides to expand.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:38 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
3:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:49 Watchword successfully fends off Insignia's attacks.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Insignia home with nothing.
4:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
5:32 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
6:12 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:20 With really nice micro, Watchword kills off Insignia's zerglings.The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Insignia's front door.
7:35 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:38 Insignia decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
9:03 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:32 Watchword appears to have more army than Insignia!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Insignia should not take this fight.
10:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:46 Watchword was out-microed by Insignia and loses all his attacking forces.Insignia takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
11:15 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:48 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:02 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
12:40 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:15 Insignia decides to move out with his armies.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:44 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:35 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Insignia!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Insignia's front door.
15:05 After that battle, Watchword destroyed about half of Insignia's army.Half of Insignia's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
15:48 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
🎙 Insignia is a step behind and knows it.
16:05 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:33 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
17:02 Watchword appears to have more army than Insignia!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Insignia right now.
17:48 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:16 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
18:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:11 Watchword made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Insignia's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
19:39 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:01 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Insignia is a step behind and knows it.
20:47 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:34 Watchword kills off Insignia's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
22:00 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
22:38 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
23:15 Watchword has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Insignia.No surprises today — Watchword's harassment is scouted early.
23:43 Insignia doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.The harassment is called off — Insignia keeps his units alive.
24:15 Insignia having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Insignia taps.
Watchword takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
army value
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (169 lines)
0:14 The Red Watchword spawns at s1 while Orange Insignia spawns at s3.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s1, Insignia answers from s3.
0:34 Watchword gets Overpool against Insignia's Overpool.Watchword shows Overpool — Insignia has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 Watchword decides to expand.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:09 Insignia starts expanding.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:58 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
2:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:45 Watchword failed to break Insignia's zergling line of defense.Insignia holds the early rush without blinking.
3:08 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Insignia's army.Watchword clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
3:43 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
4:06 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:18 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
4:57 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
5:13 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Insignia edges ahead on army strength.
5:43 Insignia's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Count the units: Insignia has the edge over Watchword right now.
5:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:27 With really nice micro, Insignia kills off Watchword's zerglings.The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Watchword's front door.
6:47 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
7:08 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:22 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:54 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:42 Watchword with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Insignia's zerglings!Insignia's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
8:55 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
9:18 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:41 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:08 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
10:32 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:56 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:12 Watchword must macro up quickly or Insignia will just roll him over!Watchword is badly outgunned — Insignia's force is a size larger.
11:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:09 Insignia with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Insignia holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
12:38 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:45 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:15 Watchword starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
13:39 Attempting to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
13:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
14:30 Watchword held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Insignia.
14:53 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:12 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:28 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Insignia looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Insignia — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:01 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Insignia!Insignia gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:11 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:48 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
17:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Insignia's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Insignia's foundation.
17:38 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.Insignia hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:51 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.
18:16 Watchword made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Insignia is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Watchword's position.
18:43 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
19:09 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Insignia — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:26 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Insignia's foundation.
19:54 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:24 Watchword was out-microed by Insignia and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Insignia's line. Great positioning.
20:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
21:17 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
21:41 Watchword harasses Insignia and gets ahead of the game.Insignia looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
22:07 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
22:33 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
🎙 Insignia holds the stronger army for now.
22:57 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Insignia's foundation.
23:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Insignia starts moving out.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
23:30 It seems like Insignia has more units than Watchword!Count the units: Insignia has the edge over Watchword right now.
23:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:28 Insignia wiped off Watchword's zerglings, but Watchword had mutalisks popped just in time! Insignia has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Insignia.
24:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Insignia destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Insignia takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
25:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Insignia's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
25:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Insignia's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Insignia's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:11 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Insignia!Watchword looks away for one second and Insignia makes him pay for it.
26:44 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
27:14 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
27:30 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:55 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.Insignia hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:50 Watchword's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Insignia!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Insignia holds Watchword.
29:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Watchword clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
29:19 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:42 Watchword harasses Insignia's economy and gets ahead of the game.Insignia looks away for one second and Watchword makes him pay for it.
30:17 Watchword is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Insignia's army.Watchword needs production, fast; Insignia's army has outgrown his.
30:32 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
31:02 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
31:27 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.Insignia hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:57 Insignia made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Watchword is pushing his mutalisks further on!Insignia's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
32:26 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:47 It seems that Insignia only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Insignia takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:22 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
34:01 With beautiful placement, Insignia successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Insignia takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
34:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
34:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Insignia destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Insignia takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
35:05 Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:25 Insignia is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Insignia hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:19 Watchword had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Insignia's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Insignia.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:52 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
37:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
37:22 Watchword has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Insignia.Watchword's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
38:02 Insignia decided to abort his attempt to harass.The harassment is called off — Insignia keeps his units alive.
38:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Watchword's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Insignia chips away at Watchword's foundation.
38:33 Watchword is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Insignia's army.Watchword is badly outgunned — Insignia's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
39:06 Both hives are up. Watchword moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
39:35 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Insignia pushes.Everything Insignia has built comes forward at once.
39:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:07 The mutalisk flock belongs to Watchword and Insignia's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
40:28 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
41:07 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
41:22 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
41:53 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Insignia is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Insignia moves out to end it.
42:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:31 Insignia's lurkers were caught out of position and Watchword never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
42:56 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
43:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:35 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
44:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:27 Watchword was out-microed by Insignia and loses all his attacking forces.Insignia takes the fight on his terms and sends Watchword home with nothing.
44:53 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:44 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Watchword pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
45:52 Insignia moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Insignia moves out to end it.
46:14 Currently, Watchword and Insignia appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
46:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:16 Insignia wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Watchword pulls back.Insignia holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:41 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
48:26 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
48:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
48:55 Insignia wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Watchword pulls back.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Insignia simply refuses to lose.
49:17 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:10 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Watchword is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:54 Insignia wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Watchword pulls back.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Insignia simply refuses to lose.
51:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
51:40 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:12 Insignia is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Watchword's army.Insignia is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
52:40 Both hives are up. Watchword moves first.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
53:04 It seems like Watchword has more units than Insignia!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Insignia right now.
53:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
53:38 The mutalisk flock belongs to Watchword and Insignia's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
54:01 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
54:38 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:57 With a successful harassment, Insignia hurts Watchword's economy.Watchword looks away for one second and Insignia makes him pay for it.
55:21 Both hives are up. Watchword moves first.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
55:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
56:08 The mutalisk flock belongs to Watchword and Insignia's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
56:30 After that battle, Watchword destroyed about half of Insignia's army.Watchword cuts Insignia's army in half.
56:50 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
57:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Insignia GGs!Insignia GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Insignia, settled in the late game.
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
army value
■ Watchword
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (135 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Insignia spawning at s3 and Blue Watchword spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Insignia at s3, Watchword at s1.
0:41 Insignia gets 12 Hatch against Watchword's 9 Pool.Insignia shows 12 Hatch — Watchword has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:57 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:22 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:53 All of a sudden, Insignia has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Insignia's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
3:24 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
3:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:06 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
4:38 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:59 Eager to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:17 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:21 Watchword failed to kill off Insignia's defending zerglings.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Insignia's defense was already in place.
6:35 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
6:53 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
7:25 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
7:37 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:08 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:52 Insignia with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Insignia's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:21 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:52 Insignia destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Insignia took it apart.
10:16 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
10:41 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
11:05 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
11:24 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
11:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:10 Insignia failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
12:44 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:59 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:32 Watchword is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Insignia's army.Watchword needs production, fast; Insignia's army has outgrown his.
13:39 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
14:18 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
14:42 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:30 Watchword made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Insignia is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Watchword's position.
15:48 Insignia destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Insignia took it apart.
16:23 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:38 Insignia destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Watchword watches Insignia level the expansion.
17:06 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Insignia's foundation.
17:22 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:56 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Watchword's economy is suffering!Watchword looks away for one second and Insignia makes him pay for it.
18:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Insignia's economy is suffering!Watchword gets into Insignia's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:35 Insignia is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
19:03 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:58 Insignia had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Watchword's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Insignia holds Watchword.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:46 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:55 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Insignia's defense line.Watchword goes for the raid — Insignia is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:28 Insignia's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Insignia's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
21:55 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
22:20 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:30 Insignia is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Insignia's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:19 Insignia's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Watchword!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Insignia gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The scales tip toward Insignia — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:53 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
24:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
24:43 With a successful harassment, Insignia hurts Watchword's economy.The raid lands — Insignia chips away at Watchword's foundation.
25:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Insignia's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
25:31 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.Insignia hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:07 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Insignia is continuing to push across the map!Watchword's army evaporates. Insignia doesn't even slow down.
26:36 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
27:01 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Insignia's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Insignia's foundation.
27:43 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:12 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:46 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Insignia's defense line.Watchword goes for the raid — Insignia is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:05 Insignia is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Insignia hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:45 Insignia kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Insignia marches on.
30:21 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
30:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Insignia starts moving out.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
31:24 Watchword's army is small compared to Insignia!Watchword needs production, fast; Insignia's army has outgrown his.
31:57 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.
32:26 Insignia kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Insignia. The push continues.
32:43 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
33:05 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
33:39 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
34:03 Insignia is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
34:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:41 Watchword failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Insignia's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Watchword's position.
34:58 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
35:40 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
35:56 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Watchword's expansion has fallen to Insignia's armies.Watchword's expansion burns — Insignia tears it down.
36:26 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
36:46 Insignia is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
37:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
37:57 All of a sudden, Insignia has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:12 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
38:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
39:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Insignia's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
39:41 Watchword harasses Insignia's economy and gets ahead of the game.Watchword gets into Insignia's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:01 Eager to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:10 At the moment, Watchword seems to have more units than Insignia.Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Insignia right now.
40:53 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.
41:04 Insignia with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
41:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:02 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:12 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Insignia's defense line.Watchword knocks, Insignia answers. No damage done.
42:50 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.Insignia's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
43:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:24 Insignia made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
44:07 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
44:25 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Insignia's army.Watchword clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
44:51 Insignia is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
45:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Insignia — a lead, but not a safe one.
45:35 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Insignia is continuing to push across the map!Watchword's army evaporates. Insignia doesn't even slow down.
46:07 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
46:16 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
46:38 Insignia shot down Watchword's hatchery.The base falls. Insignia rips Watchword's economy back a full step.
47:12 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Watchword types it out: GG.
Insignia takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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army value
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Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns at s2 in Purple while Insignia spawns at s1 in Green.Watchword takes s2 in Purple; Insignia settles in at s1 in Green.
0:45 Insignia gets 12 Hatch against Watchword's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's 12 Pool against Insignia's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:02 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
2:09 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:38 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:29 Insignia kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Watchword's army evaporates. Insignia doesn't even slow down.
4:13 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:32 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Insignia's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
4:57 Watchword starts expanding.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
5:37 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:04 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:42 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:56 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.
7:40 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Insignia!Watchword wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
8:10 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:39 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
8:53 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:39 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:34 Insignia with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Insignia holds the early rush without blinking.
10:57 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Insignia's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Insignia as the game develops.
11:21 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:50 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:27 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
12:58 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
13:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:54 Insignia with more superior zergling control outpowers Watchword!Watchword wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
14:32 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:32 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Insignia edges ahead on army strength.
15:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
16:29 Watchword had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Insignia's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Insignia.
16:50 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Watchword clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
17:43 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Insignia's foundation.
18:23 Insignia starts pushing across the map.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:47 At the moment, Insignia seems to have more units than Watchword.Insignia's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
19:27 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
19:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Insignia edges ahead on army strength.
20:15 Watchword failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Insignia's mutalisks!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
20:51 Insignia destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Insignia cuts Watchword's army in half.
21:05 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
21:37 Watchword's hatchery has been destroyed by Insignia.No reinforcements in time: Watchword watches Insignia level the expansion.
22:05 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:34 Insignia is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
23:06 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
24:02 Insignia with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Insignia is far ahead.
24:38 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
25:16 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Insignia's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
25:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Insignia's economy is suffering!Watchword gets into Insignia's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Watchword GGs!Watchword types it out: GG.
Insignia takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
9 games
Watchword
4 – 5
Insignia