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■ Smiff
■ Mantis
army value
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Smiff spawns in Yellow at s1 while Mantis spawns in Green at s2.Smiff in Yellow at s1. Mantis in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:50 Smiff gets One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smiff's One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:20 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Mantis decides to expand.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Smiff bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:52 Mantis was out-microed by Smiff and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smiff's line. Great positioning.
4:13 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
4:53 Smiff only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Smiff took it apart.
5:29 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
5:50 Smiff decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smiff crosses the map with everything.
6:28 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff takes another base — the economy widens.
6:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:20 Smiff showed some epic marine micro, Mantis lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Smiff breaks Mantis's front door.
8:08 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smiff's force stays on that battlefield.
8:39 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:14 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
9:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:58 With enough marines, Smiff successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Smiff's defense was already in place.
10:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Smiff's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Smiff's force and backs off.
11:11 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smiff's force stays on that battlefield.
11:35 Mantis's army is small compared to Smiff!Mantis is badly outgunned — Smiff's force is a size larger.
🎙 Smiff edges ahead on army strength.
12:20 Smiff bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
12:52 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
13:06 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
13:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:14 Mantis failed to kill off Smiff's defending marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Smiff's defense was already in place.
14:42 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:29 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smiff's force stays on that battlefield.
15:46 Smiff figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
16:25 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Smiff holds the stronger army for now.
16:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:18 With enough marines, Smiff kills off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis wasn't ready. Smiff's early aggression takes the lead.
18:00 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smiff's force stays on that battlefield.
18:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smiff seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
18:56 Smiff's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
19:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
20:14 The battle outcome favors Smiff as Mantis's armies melt into Smiff's armies' weapon fire!Mantis's army evaporates. Smiff doesn't even slow down.
20:25 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Smiff pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:11 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Smiff's force dwarfs what Mantis has left on the field.
21:37 Smiff is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
22:11 Mantis having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Mantis types it out: GG.
That's the game: Smiff defeats Mantis, settled in the early game.
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
army value
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:11 The Red Smiff spawns at s2 while Purple Mantis spawns at s1.Smiff takes s2 in Red; across the map, Mantis settles in at s1 in Purple.
2:06 Mantis gets 14 CC against Smiff's One Port Wraiths.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smiff's One Port Wraiths against Mantis's 14 CC.
4:04 Attempting to end the game, Smiff moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smiff crosses the map with everything.
🎙 It's all going Smiff's way right now.
6:10 Smiff decides to cheese today.Smiff isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
8:17 Smiff with an aggressive opening starts to attack Mantis.Smiff commits to the cheese — it's at Mantis's door already.
10:09 Mantis was unable to defend Smiff's armies and taps out.It works! Mantis can't hold the gamble and taps to Smiff.
That's the game: Smiff defeats Mantis, settled in the early game.
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
army value
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (185 lines)
0:07 Smiff spawns at s1 in White while Mantis spawns at s2 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smiff at s1, Mantis at s2.
0:36 Mantis gets One Fact FE against Smiff's One Fact FE.Smiff shows One Fact FE — Mantis has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 Smiff places down a command center.Quietly, Smiff adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
1:44 Smiff decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:02 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:51 The battle outcome favors Smiff as Mantis's armies melt into Smiff's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Smiff marches on.
3:10 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smiff's force stays on that battlefield.
3:35 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Smiff's army.Mantis clips Smiff's army — real damage, but Smiff fights on.
4:02 Smiff figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:31 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:10 Nice marine micro! Smiff kills off Mantis's marines and forces Mantis to pull some SCVs!The early pressure works — Smiff breaks Mantis's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:33 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:54 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Smiff's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Smiff's force and backs off.
6:07 Smiff decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:46 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff takes another base — the economy widens.
6:57 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
7:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:51 With enough marines, Mantis successfully defend against Smiff's marines.Smiff's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
8:02 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:45 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff 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.
9:00 Smiff figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
9:20 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
9:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:08 Smiff failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
10:35 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
10:54 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:18 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:48 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 —
12:03 Mantis misplaced some of his mines and it backfired! Smiff successfully defends against Mantis's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smiff holds Mantis.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:33 Smiff lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
12:46 Smiff only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Smiff cuts Mantis's army in half.
13:03 Smiff's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smiff and Mantis yet.
13:27 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:50 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
14:11 Mantis feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
14:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:03 Mantis lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Smiff!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smiff holds Mantis.
15:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Smiff seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:42 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smiff pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:10 Smiff's cloaked wraith did not do much to Mantis's economy.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:43 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
16:51 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.
17:18 Smiff successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.The attack shatters on Smiff's line. Great positioning.
17:55 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
18:17 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smiff's force stays on that battlefield.
18:31 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smiff's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smiff shuts the door on Mantis.
18:51 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smiff.Good instincts from Smiff; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:19 Smiff is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
19:47 Smiff places down a command center.More workers, more money: Smiff expands.
19:55 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:52 Mantis has enough goliaths to prevent Smiff from pushing with wraith, vulture, tank combination.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Smiff gained nothing for the cost.
21:11 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smiff pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:25 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:06 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Smiff's mineral line!Smiff looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
22:25 Smiff decides to start pushing across the map.Smiff has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Mantis is a step behind and knows it.
22:39 Currently, neither Smiff nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smiff and Mantis match each other.
23:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:40 Mantis's tank placement was superior and it defended against Smiff's vultures.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Smiff gained nothing for the cost.
23:58 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Smiff pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:08 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Smiff's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Smiff's force and backs off.
24:46 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Smiff's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Smiff's foundation.
25:07 Smiff's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
25:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:40 Smiff noticed that Mantis didn't have enough anti-air and breaks Mantis's defenses easily with a few dropships!The mid-game push crashes through — Smiff breaks Mantis's position.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smiff — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Smiff's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Smiff's force and backs off.
27:05 Dropship! Dropship! Smiff drops some vultures into Mantis's mineral line!The raid lands — Smiff chips away at Mantis's foundation.
27:25 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Smiff's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Smiff's economy takes a real hit.
27:43 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
28:12 Smiff tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Mantis.Smiff goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:21 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff takes another base — the economy widens.
29:02 Mantis starts expanding.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:21 Smiff moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smiff crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:46 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
30:03 Smiff places down a command center.Quietly, Smiff adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:32 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.
30:39 Smiff doesn't have enough sieged up tanks in position and Mantis uses his number advantage to break Smiff's defenses!Smiff's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
31:01 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smiff's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Smiff's force and backs off.
31:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:46 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
32:18 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.
32:38 Smiff's tank placement was superior and it defended against Mantis's vultures.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smiff holds Mantis.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:58 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
33:26 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smiff's force stays on that battlefield.
33:44 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Smiff's mineral line!Smiff looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
34:22 Mantis's army is small compared to Smiff!Mantis needs production, fast; Smiff's army has outgrown his.
34:39 Cloaked wraiths from Smiff are harassing Mantis!Beautiful harassment from Smiff. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
34:59 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
35:12 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Smiff.Mantis goes for the raid — Smiff is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:55 Smiff's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
36:14 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:50 Mantis successfully fends off Smiff's attacks.Smiff commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
37:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:49 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
38:01 Mantis dropped some marines into Smiff's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Smiff's economy takes a real hit.
38:21 In terms of army size, Smiff is behind Mantis!Smiff needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
38:58 Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:28 Smiff successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Smiff cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:01 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:17 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:38 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Smiff's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Smiff's foundation.
41:02 Smiff's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
41:37 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
41:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:09 Smiff successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.The attack shatters on Smiff's line. Great positioning.
42:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Smiff's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Smiff's force and backs off.
42:58 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smiff's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
43:23 Mantis has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
43:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:01 All of a sudden, Smiff has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Smiff's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
44:39 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
45:03 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
45:27 Currently, neither Smiff nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smiff and Mantis match each other.
45:46 Smiff has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Smiff commits the late-game army.
46:05 Mantis has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
46:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:50 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Smiff's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!Smiff's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
47:22 Smiff lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:42 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:10 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Mantis finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
48:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
48:37 Smiff was already sieged on the high ground — Mantis's push dies in the open.Mantis throws the endgame army in and Smiff simply refuses to lose.
49:05 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
49:38 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
49:59 Smiff loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Smiff commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:13 Mantis has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
50:48 At the moment, neither Smiff nor Mantis is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Smiff and Mantis are level.
51:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
51:26 Mantis was already sieged on the high ground — Smiff's push dies in the open.Mantis holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:55 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
52:21 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
52:44 Cloaked wraiths from Smiff are harassing Mantis!Mantis looks away for one second and Smiff makes him pay for it.
52:56 Smiff has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Smiff commits the late-game army.
53:24 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:07 All of a sudden, Smiff has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Smiff's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
54:29 Smiff has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
54:44 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
55:26 Smiff's command center has been destroyed by Mantis.Smiff's expansion burns — Mantis tears it down.
55:43 Smiff loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Smiff commits the late-game army.
56:00 Mantis has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Smiff.Mantis runs 1 more bases than Smiff. That compounds.
56:23 Smiff starts expanding.Quietly, Smiff adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
56:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:04 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Smiff is continuing to push across the map!Smiff wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
57:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:50 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:16 Smiff loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Smiff commits the late-game army.
58:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:09 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Mantis's own tanks are firing into each other and Smiff cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Smiff's late-game push decides it.
59:32 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
59:58 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
60:21 Smiff moves out with his armies.Smiff tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:46 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.
61:02 Smiff was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
61:25 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
61:56 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
62:08 Smiff having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Smiff looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Mantis takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
army value
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:07 Smiff spawns at s4 in Yellow while Mantis spawns at s1 in White.We're underway — Smiff spawns at s4, Mantis answers from s1.
0:29 Smiff gets One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.Smiff shows One Fact FE — Mantis has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Smiff places down a command center.Quietly, Smiff adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
1:58 Smiff bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:33 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:26 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Smiff's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!Smiff's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
3:59 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Smiff's army.Mantis clips Smiff's army — real damage, but Smiff fights on.
4:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
4:43 Smiff figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
5:17 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:40 Smiff starts expanding.Smiff takes another base — the economy widens.
6:22 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:23 Smiff failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Smiff's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
7:52 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:14 Mantis only destroyed about half of Smiff's army.Half of Smiff's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
8:33 Smiff bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
9:18 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
9:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:04 Nice marine micro! Mantis kills off Smiff's marines and forces Smiff to pull some SCVs!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Smiff's front door.
10:27 About half of Smiff's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
11:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:37 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Smiff's!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Smiff should not take this fight.
12:09 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
12:35 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:47 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
13:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:57 Nice marine micro! Mantis kills off Smiff's marines and forces Smiff to pull some SCVs!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Smiff's front door.
14:29 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Smiff's army.Mantis cuts Smiff's army in half.
14:46 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Smiff has left on the field.
15:20 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:42 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
16:22 Mantis dropped some marines into Smiff's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Smiff's foundation.
16:43 At the moment, Mantis seems to have more units than Smiff.Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Smiff right now.
17:19 Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
17:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
18:05 With a few well placed mines, Mantis swept through Smiff's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Smiff's position.
18:36 Smiff has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:55 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:32 Smiff's command center has been destroyed by Mantis.No reinforcements in time: Smiff watches Mantis level the expansion.
— The late game —
19:54 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
20:30 Smiff places down a command center.Quietly, Smiff adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:16 All of a sudden, Smiff has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Smiff's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
21:54 Smiff 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.
22:24 Smiff destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Smiff takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
22:54 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
23:20 Mantis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
23:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:13 Mantis kills off Smiff's armies and continues pushing!Smiff's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
24:53 Smiff has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:05 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
25:32 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
26:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smiff GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Smiff taps.
Mantis takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
army value
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Blue Smiff spawning at s2 and Teal Mantis spawning at s1.Smiff takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Mantis settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:37 Smiff opens One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smiff's One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
0:54 Smiff places down a command center.More workers, more money: Smiff expands.
1:24 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Smiff figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:28 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:18 With enough marines, Mantis successfully defend against Smiff's marines.Smiff's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
3:55 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Smiff's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Smiff's force and backs off.
4:42 Both Smiff and Mantis appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smiff and Mantis yet.
5:15 Smiff bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
5:35 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:10 Smiff places down a command center.Quietly, Smiff adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:22 Mantis decides to expand.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
6:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:17 With beautiful placement, Smiff successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Smiff holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Smiff seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
8:14 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:48 Smiff bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
9:10 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
9:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:21 Smiff failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Smiff's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:36 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
11:07 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:41 Smiff bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:51 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
12:20 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
12:51 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.
13:23 The battle outcome favors Smiff as Mantis's armies melt into Smiff's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smiff. The push continues.
13:57 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Smiff seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:46 Mantis has more expansions than Smiff.Mantis runs 1 more bases than Smiff. That compounds.
15:07 Smiff places down a command center.More workers, more money: Smiff expands.
— The mid game —
15:31 Smiff is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
16:03 Mantis feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
16:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:59 With a few well placed mines, Smiff swept through Mantis's army!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Smiff takes the middle of the game.
17:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:56 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:20 Smiff decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smiff pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:48 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:18 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
19:53 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.
20:13 Smiff kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!Smiff wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:00 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smiff's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Smiff's force and backs off.
21:25 Smiff feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
21:52 At the moment, Smiff seems to have more units than Mantis.Smiff's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
22:35 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:58 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Smiff is continuing to push across the map!Smiff wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
23:33 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Smiff pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Smiff seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:22 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Smiff!Mantis gets into Smiff's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:41 Mantis starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
25:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:47 Mantis was out-microed by Smiff and loses all his attacking forces.Smiff holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
26:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Smiff seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
26:33 Smiff destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Smiff took it apart.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smiff is far ahead.
27:03 Smiff's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
27:41 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:02 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
28:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:50 Mantis doesn't have enough sieged up tanks in position and Smiff uses his number advantage to break Mantis's defenses!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Smiff takes the middle of the game.
29:28 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Smiff pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:56 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:07 Mantis tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Smiff's armies.Mantis's expansion burns — Smiff tears it down.
30:42 Attempting to end the game, Smiff moves out with his armies.Smiff tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 It's all going Smiff's way right now.
31:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Mantis taps out. Smiff's mid game was simply better.
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
army value
■ Smiff
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (141 lines)
0:08 Smiff spawns at s3 in Teal while Mantis spawns at s4 in Green.Smiff in Teal at s3. Mantis in Green at s4. The map is set.
0:37 Smiff opens One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smiff's One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:01 Smiff places down a command center.More workers, more money: Smiff expands.
1:21 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Smiff decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:11 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:53 With enough marines, Mantis successfully defend against Smiff's marines.Smiff's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
3:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smiff seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:15 Smiff figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Smiff slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:43 Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:55 Mantis decides to expand.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:57 With enough marines, Smiff kills off Mantis's defending marines.The early pressure works — Smiff breaks Mantis's front door.
6:16 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
6:37 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
6:56 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Smiff!Mantis needs production, fast; Smiff's army has outgrown his.
7:20 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff takes another base — the economy widens.
7:48 Attempting to end the game, Smiff moves out with his armies.Smiff has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:11 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
8:26 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.
9:01 Nice marine placement by Mantis, Smiff can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Smiff's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
9:41 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:07 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:45 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff takes another base — the economy widens.
10:56 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:42 Nice marine micro! Mantis kills off Smiff's marines and forces Smiff to pull some SCVs!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Smiff's front door.
12:04 About half of Smiff's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
12:27 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Smiff is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
12:58 Smiff's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
13:17 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
13:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:11 Smiff noticed that Mantis didn't have enough anti-air and breaks Mantis's defenses easily with a few dropships!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Smiff takes the middle of the game.
14:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smiff destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Smiff takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
15:02 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
15:31 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Smiff's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Smiff right now.
15:57 Smiff places down a command center.Smiff takes another base — the economy widens.
16:08 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:37 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Smiff's mineral line!Mantis gets into Smiff's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:06 Smiff's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
17:33 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
17:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:10 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Smiff's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Smiff home with nothing.
18:29 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:04 Smiff lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
19:29 Smiff tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Mantis.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:50 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
20:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:40 A few surprise wraith caught goliaths completely off-position, and Mantis cleans up Smiff's tanks!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Smiff's position.
20:56 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:45 Smiff tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Mantis.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Smiff.
22:24 Smiff places down a command center.More workers, more money: Smiff expands.
22:46 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:06 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
23:28 At the moment, Mantis seems to have more units than Smiff.Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Smiff right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:14 Smiff's tank placement was superior and it defended against Mantis's vultures.Smiff absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
24:35 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
25:06 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
25:21 Smiff places down a command center.Quietly, Smiff adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:47 Smiff is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
26:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:47 Mantis was able to hold off against Smiff's vultures and tanks.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Smiff.
27:01 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:29 Smiff has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:49 Cloaked wraiths from Smiff are harassing Mantis!Smiff gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:11 Smiff feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
28:39 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
28:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:33 Smiff was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Smiff commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
29:58 After that battle, Smiff destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Smiff cuts Mantis's army in half.
30:26 Smiff has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:46 Smiff tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Mantis.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:55 In terms of army size, Smiff is behind Mantis!Smiff needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
31:28 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
31:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:11 Smiff has enough goliaths to prevent Mantis from pushing with wraith, vulture, tank combination.Smiff absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
32:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Smiff seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
33:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
33:24 Smiff's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Smiff's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
34:03 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
34:14 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.
34:47 Smiff misplaced some of his mines and it backfired! Mantis successfully defends against Smiff's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Smiff.
35:13 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:30 About half of Smiff's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:44 Smiff has more expansions than Mantis.Economically it's Smiff's game right now; Mantis is falling behind on bases.
36:20 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
36:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
37:06 Smiff's mines and turrets hold the line, and Mantis has to pull back.Smiff holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Smiff's army.Mantis clips Smiff's army — real damage, but Smiff fights on.
37:45 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smiff — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:12 Attempting to end the game, Smiff moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smiff pushes.
38:33 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
39:04 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.
39:29 The dropships never land! Smiff's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Smiff holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Smiff's army.Mantis clips Smiff's army — real damage, but Smiff fights on.
40:15 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Smiff while losing less than half of his army.Smiff keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:36 Mantis's army is small compared to Smiff!Mantis is badly outgunned — Smiff's force is a size larger.
41:05 Smiff loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Smiff has built comes forward at once.
41:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:59 A perfect siege arc from Smiff — Mantis walked into it and the whole army melted.There's no rebuilding from that. Smiff's late-game push decides it.
42:29 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smiff's force stays on that battlefield.
42:54 With excellent skills and micro, Smiff managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
43:03 Mantis tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Smiff's armies.Mantis's expansion burns — Smiff tears it down.
43:24 Smiff places down a command center.Quietly, Smiff adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
43:53 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smiff's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smiff shuts the door on Mantis.
44:17 Smiff decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smiff has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
45:01 Smiff kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smiff. The push continues.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smiff is far ahead.
45:35 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smiff's force stays on that battlefield.
45:55 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:27 Smiff shot down Mantis's command center.The base falls. Smiff rips Mantis's economy back a full step.
46:36 Mantis dropped some marines into Smiff's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Smiff's foundation.
47:02 Smiff loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Smiff commits the late-game army.
47:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:51 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Mantis's own tanks are firing into each other and Smiff cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Smiff's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Smiff has built a commanding army lead — Mantis needs something special here.
48:22 The attack was a success, Mantis lost more than half of his army in that battle.Smiff limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
48:38 After that battle, Smiff still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Smiff takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
13 games
Smiff
6 – 7
Mantis