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■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:20 The Orange Batang spawns at s2 while Yellow Mantis spawns at s1.Batang takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Mantis settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:45 Mantis opens 14 CC against Batang's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Batang, 14 CC from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:22 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
2:33 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:58 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:55 Batang successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Batang cleans it up.
4:46 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:10 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:54 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Batang starts moving out.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:02 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Mantis is a step behind and knows it.
7:53 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Batang! Batang is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Mantis wasn't ready. Batang's early aggression takes the lead.
— The mid game —
8:38 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:09 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
9:30 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:48 The battle outcome favors Batang as Mantis's armies melt into Batang's armies' weapon fire!Batang wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:29 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:01 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
12:23 Batang decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Batang is far ahead.
12:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:24 Nice control from Batang! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
14:09 The attack was a success, Mantis lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Batang — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
14:46 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:12 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:48 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:56 Batang kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!Mantis's army evaporates. Batang doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Batang has built a commanding army lead — Mantis needs something special here.
17:28 Batang looks beastly after destroying more than half of Mantis's army.When the smoke clears, Batang has erased most of what Mantis brought.
17:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:35 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Batang defeats Mantis, settled in the early game.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Red Batang spawning at s2 and Yellow Mantis spawning at s1.Batang in Red at s2. Mantis in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:32 Mantis opens 2 Rax FE against Batang's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Batang, 2 Rax FE from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:15 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
2:06 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:40 Mantis kills off Batang's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Batang's front door.
4:19 Batang lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:45 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
5:47 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:21 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
6:59 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:10 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Batang's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!Batang's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
8:40 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
8:59 Batang destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Batang clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
9:25 Batang decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:05 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:34 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:05 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
11:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:03 Batang failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Batang's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
12:48 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:06 Batang lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:47 In terms of army size, Batang is behind Mantis!Batang needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
14:12 Batang decides to move out with his armies.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:47 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:31 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.
16:02 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Batang's zergling pressure.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
16:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
16:59 Batang has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
17:29 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
18:05 Mantis appears to have more army than Batang!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Batang should not take this fight.
— The late game —
18:30 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
19:10 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:14 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Batang's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Batang's position.
20:45 Batang lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Mantis is far ahead.
21:35 What a pity! Batang managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Batang.
22:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Batang taps out!Batang GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Batang taps out. Mantis's mid game was simply better.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (73 lines)
0:14 The Green Batang spawns at s3 while Purple Mantis spawns at s1.We're underway — Batang spawns at s3, Mantis answers from s1.
0:31 Mantis opens 1 Rax Gas against Batang's 12 Pool.Batang commits to 12 Pool; Mantis answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:15 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:21 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:51 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.
3:27 Batang failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Batang's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
3:41 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:13 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Batang's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
4:47 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
5:18 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:48 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:58 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Slight advantage Mantis as the game develops.
6:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:53 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Batang's front door.
7:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
7:53 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
8:22 Attempting to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
8:47 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
9:23 Batang must macro up quickly or Mantis will just roll him over!Batang needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
9:43 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
10:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:47 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Batang's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!Batang's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
11:20 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:57 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:30 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:08 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:58 Mantis kills off Batang's zerglings with his marines!Batang wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
14:18 Batang has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Mantis as the game develops.
14:59 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:13 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
15:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
16:22 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Batang's units!Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
16:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
17:11 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
17:26 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
17:59 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:31 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:17 Mantis's superior marine control beat up all of Batang's zergling.Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
20:01 About half of Batang's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
20:15 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:54 Nice try from Batang to harass Mantis, but Mantis's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
21:19 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:02 Batang's zerglings didn't do much damage to Mantis's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
22:40 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:09 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:25 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:59 Mantis appears to have more army than Batang!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Batang right now.
24:23 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:51 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
25:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:51 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Batang's units.Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
26:28 Batang has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
26:46 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Batang is hanging on by a thread against Mantis's army.
27:11 Batang tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Batang.
27:43 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
28:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Batang GGs!Batang types it out: GG.
Batang taps out. Mantis's mid game was simply better.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (170 lines)
0:07 The Purple Batang spawns at s3 while Blue Mantis spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Batang at s3, Mantis at s4.
0:29 Batang gets 12 Hatch against Mantis's 2 Rax FE.Batang commits to 12 Hatch; Mantis answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:58 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:22 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:04 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
2:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:57 Nice placement by Batang, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Batang's defense was already in place.
3:16 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:28 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:51 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
4:15 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
4:45 Mantis must macro up quickly or Batang will just roll him over!Mantis is badly outgunned — Batang's force is a size larger.
5:13 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:36 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:24 Mantis was out-microed by Batang and loses all his attacking forces.Batang takes the fight on his terms and sends Mantis home with nothing.
6:39 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
7:00 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:39 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:52 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:44 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Batang! Batang is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Mantis wasn't ready. Batang's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:08 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
9:17 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
9:49 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:10 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
10:43 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:21 Batang's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!Mantis wasn't ready. Batang's early aggression takes the lead.
11:49 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:13 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:37 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
13:08 Batang had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Mantis to fall back.Batang absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
13:45 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
14:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
14:18 Batang brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:02 Batang is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
15:40 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:47 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Batang's army has been decimated.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
16:18 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:34 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
17:01 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:34 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.
18:01 Batang backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Batang.
18:19 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:30 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Batang's army has been decimated.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
19:06 Both Batang and Mantis appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Batang and Mantis match each other.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:15 What a pity! Batang managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:42 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Batang's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Batang shuts the door on Mantis.
20:08 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Batang hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:04 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Batang is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Batang. The push continues.
21:11 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
21:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
22:07 Mantis dropped some marines into Batang's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Batang's foundation.
22:40 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Batang.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Batang shuts the door on Mantis.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:55 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
23:18 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
23:33 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:17 Batang was unable to break through Mantis's M&M group.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Batang gained nothing for the cost.
24:57 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
25:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Batang! Mantis's economy is suffering!Mantis looks away for one second and Batang makes him pay for it.
26:04 Mantis successfully harasses Batang's economy.Mantis gets into Batang's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:20 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
26:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:11 Batang's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
27:36 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
27:51 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:14 At the moment, Batang seems to have more units than Mantis.Count the units: Batang has the edge over Mantis right now.
28:37 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
28:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Batang starts moving out.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:22 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:03 Mantis's marines forced Batang's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Batang.
30:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
31:30 Batang decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:39 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
32:07 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
32:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:48 Batang lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Mantis's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Batang.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:49 About half of Batang's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
34:11 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Batang!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Batang's foundation.
34:19 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:54 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
35:09 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.
35:29 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Batang is continuing to push across the map!Mantis's army evaporates. Batang doesn't even slow down.
36:06 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
36:26 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:51 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Batang.Mantis knocks, Batang answers. No damage done.
37:13 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
37:37 Mantis is leading the game with more expansions than Batang.Mantis is out-expanding Batang — the money game is tilting.
37:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:19 Batang lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Mantis's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Batang.
38:37 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:31 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Batang hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:42 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:34 With beautiful placement, Batang successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Batang cleans it up.
40:53 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
41:14 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
— The late game —
41:36 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Batang commits everything.Everything Batang has built comes forward at once.
42:08 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
42:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:51 Batang kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Batang. The push continues.
43:19 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:48 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
44:11 Without any further reinforcements, Mantis's expansion is decimated by Batang's armies.The base falls. Batang rips Mantis's economy back a full step.
44:29 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
45:00 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Batang.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Batang shuts the door on Mantis.
45:13 Batang moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Batang commits the late-game army.
45:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:07 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Mantis's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Batang breaks Mantis late.
46:30 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
46:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:05 Plague first, then the charge — Batang goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Batang moves out to end it.
47:37 Mantis moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
47:49 Batang has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Mantis.Batang is out-expanding Mantis — the money game is tilting.
48:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:34 Batang's defilers made that army unkillable and Mantis's position is gone.The final army does its work — Batang breaks Mantis late.
49:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Batang destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
49:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:48 Eager to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:08 Batang could not break the tank line, and Mantis is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Batang late.
51:23 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Batang's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
51:46 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:07 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Batang is moving out!This is the big one — Batang commits the late-game army.
52:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:46 Batang threw the swarm at a full tank line and Mantis barely moved.Batang throws the endgame army in and Mantis simply refuses to lose.
53:17 It seems that Batang only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
53:46 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Batang's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:03 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Batang's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Batang shuts the door on Mantis.
54:28 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
54:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
55:24 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Mantis's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Mantis throws the endgame army in and Batang simply refuses to lose.
🎙 It's all going Batang's way right now.
55:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
56:00 Batang only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Batang cuts Mantis's army in half.
56:18 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Batang's mineral line!Batang looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
56:37 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Batang is moving out!This is the big one — Batang commits the late-game army.
57:12 Mantis having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Mantis taps out. Batang's late game was simply better.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (109 lines)
0:13 Batang spawns in White at s4 while Mantis spawns in Red at s3.Batang in White at s4. Mantis in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Mantis opens 2 Rax FE against Batang's 12 Pool.Batang shows 12 Pool — Mantis has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
1:34 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:23 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:04 Batang was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
3:24 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
4:10 Mantis appears to have more army than Batang!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Batang should not take this fight.
4:46 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:12 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
5:33 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:03 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
6:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:39 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Batang! Batang is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
7:21 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
7:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:55 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
8:27 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
8:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:13 Nice placement by Batang, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Batang holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:35 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
9:57 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:31 Batang decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
10:53 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
11:19 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
11:53 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
12:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:32 Mantis kills off Batang's armies and continues pushing!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:57 Batang decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
— The mid game —
14:16 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
14:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:00 Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Batang home with nothing.
15:31 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
15:46 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:29 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Batang hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:53 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Batang's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Batang right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:01 Batang desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:31 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
18:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:34 Mantis's marines forced Batang's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Batang gained nothing for the cost.
18:50 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:11 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:33 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!The raid lands — Batang chips away at Mantis's foundation.
20:05 Batang starts pushing across the map.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:51 Batang is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
21:21 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:10 Batang starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Batang crosses the map with everything.
22:38 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
23:00 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:54 Batang seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Mantis is totally losing this battle!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Batang takes the middle of the game.
24:23 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:44 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:06 Mantis's army is small compared to Batang!Mantis needs production, fast; Batang's army has outgrown his.
25:29 Mantis successfully blocked Batang from harassing his economy.Batang goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:56 Batang brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:48 Batang was unable to break through Mantis's M&M group.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Batang gained nothing for the cost.
27:02 It seems that Batang only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Batang clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
27:24 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:49 Mantis successfully blocked Batang from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:27 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Batang hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:07 Batang kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!Batang wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
29:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Batang destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Batang clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
30:01 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:23 Without any further reinforcements, Mantis's expansion is decimated by Batang's armies.The base falls. Batang rips Mantis's economy back a full step.
30:55 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:25 Batang brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:43 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:30 Batang's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Mantis's M&M had to back off.Batang absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
32:57 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:22 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Batang! Mantis's economy is suffering!Mantis looks away for one second and Batang makes him pay for it.
34:09 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:04 Batang's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Batang breaks Mantis's position.
35:29 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Batang while losing less than half of his army.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:56 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:09 Mantis must macro up quickly or Batang will just roll him over!Mantis is badly outgunned — Batang's force is a size larger.
36:47 Attempting to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:30 The battle outcome favors Batang as Mantis's armies melt into Batang's armies' weapon fire!Mantis's army evaporates. Batang doesn't even slow down.
37:58 After that battle, Batang destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Batang cuts Mantis's army in half.
38:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:35 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
39:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mantis GGs!Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Mantis taps out. Batang's mid game was simply better.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Batang spawns in White at s1 while Mantis spawns in Red at s4.Batang takes s1 in White; across the map, Mantis settles in at s4 in Red.
0:35 Batang opens 12 Hatch against Mantis's 2 Rax FE.Batang shows 12 Hatch — Mantis has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
1:51 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:58 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:55 Batang failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
4:35 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
5:06 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:34 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:07 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
6:38 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:15 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:17 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!Batang wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
8:41 Batang has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
9:59 Eager to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
10:19 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:00 Batang is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Mantis's army.Batang needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
11:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:12 Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Batang home with nothing.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
13:01 Batang lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:34 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
14:16 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
14:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
15:25 Mantis kills off Batang's armies and continues pushing!Batang's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
15:57 Batang has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
16:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Batang destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
16:49 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Mantis is far ahead.
17:37 Batang desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
18:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:26 All of a sudden, Batang has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Mantis has built a commanding army lead — Batang needs something special here.
19:04 Batang lost more than half of his army in that battle.Mantis limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:30 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
20:09 Batang having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Batang taps.
Batang taps out. Mantis's early game was simply better.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Red Batang spawning at s3 and White Mantis spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Batang at s3, Mantis at s1.
0:47 Mantis gets 1 Rax Gas against Batang's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Batang's 12 Pool against Mantis's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:18 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:52 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:04 Batang's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
4:43 Batang destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Batang takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
5:04 With excellent skills and micro, Batang managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:44 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:13 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
6:41 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:27 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:03 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.
8:23 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Batang is continuing to push across the map!Mantis's army evaporates. Batang doesn't even slow down.
— The mid game —
8:57 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
9:33 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
10:11 Batang decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:12 Nice control from Batang! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Batang's early aggression takes the lead.
11:59 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
12:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
🎙 Batang holds the stronger army for now.
12:52 Mantis is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Batang's army.Mantis is badly outgunned — Batang's force is a size larger.
13:22 Batang moves out with his armies.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:37 Nice control from Batang! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
— The late game —
15:05 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:37 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
16:09 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:42 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
17:19 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Batang's force dwarfs what Mantis has left on the field.
18:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:22 Batang kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Batang marches on.
18:55 Batang destroyed more than half of Mantis's army after that battle!Batang shreds the better part of Mantis's army in one engagement.
19:39 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Batang's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Batang's force and backs off.
20:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!Mantis types it out: GG.
That's the game: Batang defeats Mantis, settled in the early game.
Head to head
38 games
Batang
24 – 14
Mantis