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7 · · ▶ replay
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
army value
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
economy
Play-by-play (178 lines)
0:07 The Green Fester spawns at s2 while Orange Tarnish spawns at s1.We're underway — Fester spawns at s2, Tarnish answers from s1.
0:27 Tarnish gets Overpool against Fester's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Fester's 12 Hatch against Tarnish's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:02 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:10 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:49 Fester starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:00 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
2:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:41 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Fester's zerglings.The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Fester's front door.
3:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
3:30 It seems that Fester only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Fester takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
3:56 Fester is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
4:22 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:44 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:27 With really nice micro, Fester kills off Tarnish's zerglings.The early pressure works — Fester breaks Tarnish's front door.
6:01 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:36 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
6:56 Fester's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:27 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
7:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:06 Tarnish failed to break Fester's zergling line of defense.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
8:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:08 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 In terms of army size, Tarnish is behind Fester!Tarnish needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
9:44 Fester pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:18 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:57 Tarnish lost all his zerglings to Fester!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Tarnish's front door.
11:10 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
12:03 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:27 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
12:46 Fester is pushing his speedlings.Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:21 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:06 All of a sudden, Fester has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
14:28 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
15:02 Fester is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:05 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
16:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:46 Tarnish failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Fester's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Fester breaks Tarnish's position.
16:57 It seems that Fester only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Fester takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
17:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
17:43 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Fester gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Fester's economy is suffering!Fester looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
18:40 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
18:53 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Tarnish's defense line.Fester knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:18 It seems like Tarnish has more units than Fester!Tarnish's army is visibly the bigger one — Fester should not take this fight.
19:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Fester's economy is suffering!Fester looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
20:08 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:49 Fester made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Tarnish is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Fester's position.
21:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:40 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:02 Fester successfully harasses Tarnish's economy.The raid lands — Fester chips away at Tarnish's foundation.
22:22 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:48 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Tarnish's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Tarnish shuts the door on Fester.
23:09 Fester is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:27 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
24:01 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
24:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:47 For a second it looked like Fester had more zerglings, but in another second Tarnish seems to have taken the lead! Fester is backing off!Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
25:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
25:43 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Fester's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
25:52 What a pity! Fester managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Tarnish's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Tarnish shuts the door on Fester.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:24 What a pity! Fester managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Tarnish's army.Fester knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
26:38 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
26:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:36 Fester had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Tarnish's mutalisks are fleeing!Fester absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
27:56 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
28:09 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
28:36 Tarnish must macro up quickly or Fester will just roll him over!Tarnish is badly outgunned — Fester's force is a size larger.
29:07 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:27 What a pity! Fester managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Tarnish's army.Fester goes for the raid — Tarnish is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:52 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:00 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:56 Fester made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Tarnish is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Fester's position.
31:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:48 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:06 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:57 Fester held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Fester absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
33:41 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
33:51 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!The raid lands — Fester chips away at Tarnish's foundation.
34:17 Fester is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
34:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:09 Tarnish failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Fester's mutalisks!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
35:31 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
35:49 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
36:11 Fester is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:33 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:05 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.
37:18 Fester was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Tarnish's line. Great positioning.
37:48 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
38:07 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
38:36 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Tarnish looks away for one second and Fester makes him pay for it.
39:05 In terms of army size, Fester is behind Tarnish!Fester is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
39:26 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Tarnish looks away for one second and Fester makes him pay for it.
39:49 Fester is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:08 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
41:05 Fester wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Tarnish's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Fester's late-game push decides it.
41:12 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
41:39 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Fester's army has been decimated.Tarnish takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
42:02 Tarnish's hatchery has been destroyed by Fester.The base falls. Fester rips Tarnish's economy back a full step.
42:20 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
42:58 Both hives are up. Fester moves first.This is the big one — Fester commits the late-game army.
43:24 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Tarnish is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:02 Tarnish wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Fester's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Tarnish breaks Fester late.
44:15 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:02 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Fester pushes.This is the big one — Fester commits the late-game army.
45:28 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Tarnish is the one who commits.This is the big one — Tarnish commits the late-game army.
45:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:28 Fester wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Tarnish pulls back.Tarnish throws the endgame army in and Fester simply refuses to lose.
46:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:56 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
47:38 In terms of army size, Tarnish is behind Fester!Tarnish is badly outgunned — Fester's force is a size larger.
47:57 Both hives are up. Fester moves first.This is the big one — Fester commits the late-game army.
48:16 Tarnish moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.This is the big one — Tarnish commits the late-game army.
48:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:03 Fester attacked into more larva than he could ever kill. Tarnish remakes and holds.Tarnish holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Fester destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Fester takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
49:45 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:19 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Fester is the one who commits.This is the big one — Fester commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:28 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:22 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Fester's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!Tarnish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
51:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:13 It seems that Fester only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Fester takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
52:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Tarnish's economy is suffering!Fester gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
53:01 Both hives are up. Fester moves first.Everything Fester has built comes forward at once.
53:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:35 The mutalisk flock belongs to Fester and Tarnish's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Fester's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Fester's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
54:42 Tarnish must macro up quickly or Fester will just roll him over!Tarnish is badly outgunned — Fester's force is a size larger.
55:00 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Fester is the one who commits.This is the big one — Fester commits the late-game army.
55:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:03 The mutalisk flock belongs to Fester and Tarnish's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Fester's late-game push decides it.
56:13 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:44 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
57:02 Tarnish's hatchery has been destroyed by Fester.Fester finds the weak point and Tarnish's new base is gone.
🎙 Fester edges ahead on army strength.
57:26 Fester decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
57:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:06 Fester kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!Tarnish's army evaporates. Fester doesn't even slow down.
58:36 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:52 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
59:21 Fester shot down Tarnish's hatchery.The base falls. Fester rips Tarnish's economy back a full step.
59:52 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Fester pushes.This is the big one — Fester commits the late-game army.
60:18 Tarnish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Tarnish taps.
Tarnish taps out. Fester's late game was simply better.
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
army value
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
economy
Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:09 Fester spawns at s2 in Orange while Tarnish spawns at s4 in Purple.Fester in Orange at s2. Tarnish in Purple at s4. The map is set.
0:36 Fester opens 12 Hatch against Tarnish's 9 Pool.Fester shows 12 Hatch — Tarnish has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:35 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:05 Fester's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:34 Eager to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
2:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:32 The battle outcome favors Fester as Tarnish's armies melt into Fester's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Fester marches on.
4:07 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
4:22 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Fester's army has been decimated.Tarnish clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
4:48 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:31 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
5:56 Fester is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
6:18 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:39 Tarnish's army is small compared to Fester!Tarnish needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
7:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:49 Fester failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Tarnish's defense was already in place.
8:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
9:10 Fester's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:09 Tarnish lost all his zerglings to Fester!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Tarnish's front door.
10:42 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:13 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Fester's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
11:33 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
11:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:40 Tarnish kills off Fester's armies and continues pushing!Tarnish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:01 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
13:26 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:51 Fester is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:15 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
14:48 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:17 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
15:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:09 Tarnish was out-microed by Fester and loses all his attacking forces.Fester takes the fight on his terms and sends Tarnish home with nothing.
16:51 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:17 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:41 Fester is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:15 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
18:31 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.
19:18 Fester successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Tarnish commits and it's the wrong call — Fester cleans it up.
🎙 The scales tip toward Fester — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:40 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:58 After that battle, Fester destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
20:28 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Fester's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Fester shuts the door on Tarnish.
21:10 Fester starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
— The mid game —
21:39 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:59 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
22:37 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
23:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:18 All of a sudden, Tarnish has no armies left while Fester is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Fester. The push continues.
🎙 Fester holds the stronger army for now.
24:00 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
24:21 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
24:42 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Tarnish looks away for one second and Fester makes him pay for it.
25:26 Fester is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:06 Fester kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Fester marches on.
26:53 After that battle, Fester destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
27:08 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:32 Attempting to end the game, Fester moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Fester is far ahead.
28:10 Tarnish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Tarnish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Fester closes it out over Tarnish.
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
army value
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
economy
Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:07 The Teal Fester spawns at s2 while Blue Tarnish spawns at s1.Fester takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Tarnish settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:40 Fester opens 9 Pool against Tarnish's Overpool.Fester shows 9 Pool — Tarnish has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:34 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:39 Fester pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:17 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
4:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:40 With beautiful placement, Fester successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Fester holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
5:13 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
6:09 Fester only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Fester cuts Tarnish's army in half.
6:41 Fester moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
7:28 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
7:58 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
8:36 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 scales tip toward Fester — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:22 Fester successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Tarnish commits and it's the wrong call — Fester cleans it up.
10:05 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:40 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
11:25 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Fester starts moving out.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
12:26 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
13:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:43 With really nice micro, Fester kills off Tarnish's zerglings.Tarnish wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
14:40 Fester only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
🎙 Fester holds the stronger army for now.
15:08 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:00 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:31 Fester moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
17:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Tarnish taps out!Tarnish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Fester closes it out over Tarnish.
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
army value
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns at s2 in White while Tarnish spawns at s1 in Red.We're underway — Fester spawns at s2, Tarnish answers from s1.
0:40 Fester gets Overpool against Tarnish's 9 Pool.Fester commits to Overpool; Tarnish answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:15 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
1:37 Tarnish decides to expand.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:20 Fester's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:46 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
3:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:40 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Fester's zerglings.Fester wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
4:13 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
4:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 Fester's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:56 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:15 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:39 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:50 Fester failed to break Tarnish's zergling line of defense.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Tarnish's defense was already in place.
8:28 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:56 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 Tarnish appears to have more army than Fester!Count the units: Tarnish has the edge over Fester right now.
9:45 Fester pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:27 Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:26 Fester lost all his zerglings to Tarnish!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Fester's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:57 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:32 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
13:01 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:57 All of a sudden, Fester has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
14:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:52 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:20 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
16:04 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Fester is a step behind and knows it.
16:34 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
16:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:32 Fester made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Tarnish is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Fester's position.
17:55 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:03 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:35 Both Fester and Tarnish appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Fester and Tarnish yet.
19:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:37 Tarnish made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Fester's position.
🎙 Tarnish has built a commanding army lead — Fester needs something special here.
21:13 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
21:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Fester destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Fester takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
22:13 Fester having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Fester GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Tarnish defeats Fester, settled in the mid game.
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
army value
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
economy
Play-by-play (78 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns in Yellow at s4 while Tarnish spawns in Blue at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Fester at s4, Tarnish at s3.
0:31 Tarnish gets Overpool against Fester's 12 Pool.Fester commits to 12 Pool; Tarnish answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:07 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
1:39 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Fester pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:36 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
3:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:26 Fester with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!Tarnish wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
3:42 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
4:25 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:42 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
5:04 Fester's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
5:42 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:00 Fester starts expanding.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:02 Tarnish failed to kill off Fester's defending zerglings.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
7:35 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:02 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:10 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
8:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:09 Tarnish failed to break Fester's zergling line of defense.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
9:45 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:01 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Fester starts moving out.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:00 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
11:24 Tarnish must macro up quickly or Fester will just roll him over!Tarnish is badly outgunned — Fester's force is a size larger.
11:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:22 Fester with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Tarnish's front door.
12:46 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:42 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:05 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:37 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.
15:11 With really nice micro, Tarnish kills off Fester's zerglings.The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Fester's front door.
15:31 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:58 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:41 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:07 Eager to end the game, Fester moves out with his armies.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
17:25 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:20 Tarnish held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tarnish holds Fester.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:21 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:42 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Fester gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:14 Tarnish's forces appear to be larger compared to Fester's!Count the units: Tarnish has the edge over Fester right now.
20:46 Fester is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:00 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:26 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:26 Fester was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.Tarnish takes the fight on his terms and sends Fester home with nothing.
🎙 Fester is a step behind and knows it.
— The late game —
22:50 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
23:22 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
23:57 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!The raid lands — Fester chips away at Tarnish's foundation.
24:25 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:33 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:34 Tarnish made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Fester's position.
26:02 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:27 It seems that Fester only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Fester takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:59 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:36 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:27 Fester made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Tarnish is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Fester's position.
28:42 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:17 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
29:38 Tarnish is pushing his speedlings.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Fester GGs!Fester types it out: GG.
GG. Tarnish closes it out over Fester.
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
army value
■ Fester
■ Tarnish
economy
Play-by-play (117 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns in Green at s1 while Tarnish spawns in Orange at s2.Fester takes s1 in Green; across the map, Tarnish settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:36 Fester gets Overpool against Tarnish's 9 Pool.The builds are down: Overpool from Fester, 9 Pool from Tarnish.
— The early game —
1:02 Fester decides to expand.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
1:29 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Fester decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:21 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
2:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:03 Fester lost all his zerglings to Tarnish!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Fester's front door.
3:37 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:49 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:22 Fester pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:42 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:03 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
5:34 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:34 Fester with more superior zergling control outpowers Tarnish!Tarnish wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
6:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:24 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Fester's army has been decimated.Tarnish takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
7:33 Fester pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
8:14 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
8:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:56 Fester kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Fester marches on.
9:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Fester destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Fester takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:47 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Fester's army has been decimated.Tarnish takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
10:15 Tarnish's army is small compared to Fester!Tarnish needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
10:43 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
11:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Fester starts moving out.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:31 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:45 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
12:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:36 Fester failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Tarnish's defense was already in place.
13:11 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
14:03 Fester is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:10 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:03 Fester had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Tarnish's mutalisks are fleeing!Fester absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
15:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
16:23 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Fester's army.Good instincts from Fester; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:56 Tarnish starts expanding.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:05 Zerglings ran past Tarnish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Tarnish looks away for one second and Fester makes him pay for it.
17:38 Fester is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
18:11 Tarnish is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
18:30 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
18:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:19 Fester held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Fester holds Tarnish.
19:47 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
20:05 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Fester's economy is suffering!Tarnish gets into Fester's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:00 Fester is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:19 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:13 Tarnish held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tarnish holds Fester.
22:45 It seems that Fester only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Fester takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
23:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Tarnish's economy is suffering!Fester gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:43 Fester is pushing his speedlings.Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:33 Fester made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
25:16 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:06 Fester is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
26:21 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.
26:36 Tarnish had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Fester's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tarnish holds Fester.
27:10 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
27:29 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Fester's army has been decimated.Tarnish clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
28:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Fester's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:26 Fester is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
28:59 Fester's army is small compared to Tarnish!Fester is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
29:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:34 Tarnish made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Fester is pushing his mutalisks further on!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
30:02 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
30:25 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
30:54 Eager to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
31:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
31:43 With beautiful placement, Fester successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Fester holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:07 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:36 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
33:10 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Fester's defense line.Good instincts from Fester; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:33 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Fester's defense line.Tarnish knocks, Fester answers. No damage done.
33:51 Fester is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:33 Fester kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Fester. The push continues.
35:04 It seems that Fester only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Fester clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
35:32 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Fester's army has been decimated.Tarnish clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:02 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Fester's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Fester shuts the door on Tarnish.
36:22 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Fester's army.Good instincts from Fester; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:36 Fester is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
37:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:31 Tarnish made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Fester is pushing his mutalisks further on!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
38:00 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
38:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Fester's army.Tarnish clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
38:57 Zerglings ran past Fester's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!The raid lands — Tarnish chips away at Fester's foundation.
39:14 Fester is pushing his speedlings.Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:47 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.
40:03 For a second it looked like Fester had more zerglings, but in another second Tarnish seems to have taken the lead! Fester is backing off!Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
40:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:51 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
41:19 Zerglings ran past Fester's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
41:38 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
42:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Fester GGs!That's it. Fester looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Tarnish closes it out over Fester.
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army value
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Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:14 Fester spawns in Red at s2 while Tarnish spawns in White at s1.Fester in Red at s2. Tarnish in White at s1. The map is set.
0:44 Fester gets 9 Pool against Tarnish's Overpool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Fester, Overpool from Tarnish.
— The early game —
1:12 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Fester pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:45 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
3:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:50 With really nice micro, Fester kills off Tarnish's zerglings.The early pressure works — Fester breaks Tarnish's front door.
4:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Fester destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Fester clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
4:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Fester's army.Tarnish clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
5:06 Fester pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
5:52 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:21 Fester is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tarnish's army.Fester needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
6:58 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:10 Tarnish decides to expand.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:13 Fester failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
8:46 Fester destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Fester clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
9:28 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:53 Fester is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
10:30 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:23 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Tarnish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:35 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:49 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:25 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
13:53 Fester decides to move out with his armies.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:22 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
14:56 Fester's number of expansions are equal to Tarnish's.Base for base, they're level — Fester and Tarnish match each other.
15:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:04 Tarnish with more superior zergling control outpowers Fester!Fester wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Fester is a step behind and knows it.
16:38 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed about half of Fester's army.Half of Fester's force is gone — Tarnish took it apart.
16:59 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
17:28 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:33 Tarnish kills off Fester's armies and continues pushing!Fester's army evaporates. Tarnish doesn't even slow down.
18:59 Tarnish only destroyed about half of Fester's army.Tarnish cuts Fester's army in half.
19:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
20:01 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
20:37 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Tarnish's force dwarfs what Fester has left on the field.
21:15 What a pity! Fester managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Tarnish's army.Fester knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
— The mid game —
21:39 Tarnish is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
22:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Fester GGs!Fester types it out: GG.
That's the game: Tarnish defeats Fester, settled in the early game.
Head to head
134 games
Fester
65 – 69
Tarnish