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■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Red Batang spawning at s3 and Purple Mantis spawning at s1.We're underway — Batang spawns at s3, Mantis answers from s1.
0:45 Batang opens 12 Pool against Mantis's 1 Rax FE.Batang shows 12 Pool — Mantis has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:24 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
1:46 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:04 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:43 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.
5:17 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:51 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
6:14 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:38 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:29 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:25 Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Batang home with nothing.
9:00 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
9:33 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
10:02 Batang decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
10:46 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:22 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:40 Mantis starts expanding.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
12:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:54 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Batang's zergling pressure.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
13:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:07 Mantis only destroyed about half of Batang's army.Mantis cuts Batang's army in half.
14:39 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
15:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:32 Mantis kills off Batang's armies and continues pushing!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:14 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Batang's army.Half of Batang's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
16:38 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.
17:23 Batang's army is small compared to Mantis!Batang is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
17:59 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
18:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:51 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Batang's units!Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
19:24 About half of Batang's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:54 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.
20:45 Without any further reinforcements, Batang's expansion is decimated by Mantis's armies.The base falls. Mantis rips Batang's economy back a full step.
21:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Batang taps out!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 (50 lines)
0:14 Batang spawns at s3 in Green while Mantis spawns at s1 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Batang at s3, Mantis at s1.
0:47 Batang gets 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 —
1:08 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
1:49 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:56 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:52 Batang failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
4:23 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.
4:49 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Batang's army.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
5:19 Batang decides to expand.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:59 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
6:18 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:07 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Mantis holds the stronger army for now.
7:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:01 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Batang's zergling pressure.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 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.
9:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
9:31 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:10 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
10:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:18 Batang's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mantis continues pressuring with his marines!Batang wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
11:42 About half of Batang's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Batang is a step behind and knows it.
12:18 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
12:51 Mantis destroys Batang's hatchery, denying expansions.Batang's expansion burns — Mantis tears it down.
13:19 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:51 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:21 Mantis starts expanding.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:30 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!Batang wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
15:54 Batang lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
16:34 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.
🎙 Mantis has built a commanding army lead — Batang needs something special here.
17:08 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
17:32 Mantis has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Batang.Mantis runs 1 more bases than Batang. That compounds.
17:52 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
18:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:10 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.
🎙 Mantis has built a commanding army lead — Batang needs something special here.
19:25 Mantis destroyed more than half of Batang's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Mantis has erased most of what Batang brought.
— The late game —
20:00 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:46 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:03 Batang having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Batang GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Mantis closes it out over Batang.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:10 The Teal Batang spawns at s1 while Purple Mantis spawns at s2.Batang takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Mantis settles in at s2 in Purple.
2:19 Batang gets 12 Pool against Mantis's Bunker Rush.Scouting done, plans revealed: Batang's 12 Pool against Mantis's Bunker Rush.
4:31 Mantis decides to cheese today.Mantis isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Batang has left on the field.
6:59 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Mantis attacks Batang.All or nothing: Mantis's gamble arrives at Batang's base.
9:15 Batang successfully defended against Mantis's aggressive play. Mantis has no armies left and taps out.Mantis holds the cheese! Batang's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
GG. Batang closes it out over Mantis.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:16 The Yellow Batang spawns at s1 while Green Mantis spawns at s2.Batang in Yellow at s1. Mantis in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:50 Batang gets 12 Pool against Mantis's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Batang's 12 Pool against Mantis's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:17 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:32 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:09 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:12 With some nice micro, Batang successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Batang holds the early rush without blinking.
4:39 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:11 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
5:59 Batang's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Batang's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
6:25 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:01 Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:47 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:19 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
— The mid game —
8:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:31 Batang's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
10:03 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
10:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:05 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:25 Nice control from Batang! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
13:00 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Batang as the game develops.
13:25 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
14:07 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
— The late game —
14:23 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
15:08 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:24 Nice control from Batang! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
16:43 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
17:19 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:00 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Batang!Mantis needs production, fast; Batang's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Batang is far ahead.
18:42 Batang moves out with his armies.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, 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 (149 lines)
0:07 The Blue Batang spawns at s1 while Teal Mantis spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Batang at s1, Mantis at s4.
0:37 Mantis gets 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 —
0:58 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:23 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Batang starts pushing across the map.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:18 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:06 Batang failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Batang's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
3:13 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.
3:36 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.
4:06 Batang places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Batang expands.
4:38 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:45 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:09 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:09 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Batang's zergling pressure.Batang's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
6:36 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:26 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:33 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:28 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.Batang commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
8:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:43 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:59 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
10:31 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:10 It seems like Mantis has more units than Batang!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Batang should not take this fight.
11:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:11 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Batang's attacks.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
12:27 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:11 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:43 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:52 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
14:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:46 Even sunken colonies didn't help Batang, Batang has to pull some drones to fight against Mantis's marines!Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
15:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
15:28 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
16:06 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Batang.Good instincts from Batang; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:14 Batang appears to have more army than Mantis!Batang's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
16:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Batang! Mantis's economy is suffering!Batang gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:13 Batang tried to harass Mantis but Mantis successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Batang.
17:36 Mantis dropped some marines into Batang's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Batang's economy takes a real hit.
17:48 Batang places down a hatchery.Quietly, Batang adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:20 Mantis decides to expand.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
18:48 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Batang's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
19:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:00 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Batang's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Batang's position.
20:10 Batang has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
21:15 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
21:39 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
21:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:22 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Batang's units.Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
22:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:13 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:34 Nice try from Batang to harass Mantis, but Mantis's reaction is just too agile.Batang goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:59 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:15 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
24:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:08 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Batang's units.Batang's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
25:31 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Batang's army.Half of Batang's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
25:42 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.
26:11 Mantis destroys Batang's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Batang watches Mantis level the expansion.
26:41 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!Beautiful harassment from Batang. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:02 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
27:27 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
27:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
28:11 All of a sudden, Batang has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Mantis. The push continues.
28:31 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.
28:54 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
29:19 Mantis destroys Batang's hatchery, denying expansions.Mantis finds the weak point and Batang's new base is gone.
29:45 Mantis appears to have more army than Batang!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Batang should not take this fight.
30:13 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:42 Batang decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Batang crosses the map with everything.
31:00 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:41 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.
32:19 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.
32:43 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.
33:01 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
33:19 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.
33:50 Mantis's marine control slipped, Batang's speedlings cleaned up whatever Mantis left!Batang absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:20 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.
34:30 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
34:49 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!Mantis looks away for one second and Batang makes him pay for it.
35:19 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
35:49 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.
36:10 Both Batang and Mantis appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Batang and Mantis match each other.
36:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:54 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.
37:17 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:47 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.
38:12 Attempting to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Batang crosses the map with everything.
38:36 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.
38:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
39:20 Mantis's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Batang.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
39:43 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Batang's army.Mantis clips Batang's army — real damage, but Batang fights on.
40:11 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.
40:27 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.
40:57 Eager to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.Batang tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:22 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
41:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
42:07 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.
42:21 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.
42:49 Mantis destroyed about half of Batang's army after that battle.Mantis cuts Batang's army in half.
43:25 Batang decides to start pushing across the map.Batang has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:42 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
44:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
44:36 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Batang destroys everything Mantis had.The final army does its work — Batang breaks Mantis late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:43 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Batang — the losses are light.
45:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:41 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.
46:01 Mantis creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
46:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:44 Mantis's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Batang.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Batang late.
47:03 Batang has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
47:36 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.
48:02 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Batang!Batang gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Mantis holds the stronger army for now.
48:15 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.
48:47 Mantis moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
49:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:40 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Batang's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Mantis has built a commanding army lead — Batang needs something special here.
50:07 Batang lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
50:14 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.
50:50 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Batang GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Batang taps.
GG. Mantis closes it out over Batang.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The Green Batang spawns at s3 while Teal Mantis spawns at s2.We're underway — Batang spawns at s3, Mantis answers from s2.
0:34 Mantis gets 1 Rax FE against Batang's 12 Hatch.Batang shows 12 Hatch — Mantis has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:21 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:57 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
3:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:53 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.
4:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Batang keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 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.
5:41 Mantis decides to expand.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:56 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:31 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:09 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:16 Nice control from Batang! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Batang breaks Mantis's front door.
8:44 Batang destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Batang cuts Mantis's army in half.
9:14 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:48 Mantis tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Batang's armies.Mantis's expansion burns — Batang tears it down.
10:17 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:51 Batang starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Batang crosses the map with everything.
11:33 Both Batang and Mantis appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Batang and Mantis match each other.
11:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Batang as the game develops.
12:23 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.
13:02 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
13:43 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.
13:58 Batang starts expanding.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
14:35 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:18 Attempting to end the game, Batang moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Batang pushes.
15:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:17 Nice control from Batang! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Batang's early aggression takes the lead.
16:43 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Batang is far ahead.
17:20 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 mid game —
17:48 Batang brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
18:34 It seems like Batang has more units than Mantis!Batang's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
— The late game —
18:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:21 Mantis seems to have run out of scans! Batang's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Batang takes the middle of the game.
20:11 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
20:55 Mantis's command center has been destroyed by Batang.Mantis's expansion burns — Batang tears it down.
21:31 Batang starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Batang starts the push.
🎙 Batang's force dwarfs what Mantis has left on the field.
22:15 Mantis having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Mantis looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Batang defeats Mantis, settled in the mid game.
■ Batang
■ Mantis
army value
■ Batang
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Batang spawns in Blue at s1 while Mantis spawns in Purple at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Batang at s1, Mantis at s4.
0:46 Mantis opens 2 Rax FE against Batang's 12 Hatch.Batang commits to 12 Hatch; Mantis answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:10 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Batang with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:54 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
3:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:57 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.
4:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Batang seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:09 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.
5:40 Batang's zerglings are pushing out!Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:11 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
6:45 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.
7:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:07 Mantis failed to kill off Batang's defending zerglings.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Batang's defense was already in place.
8:51 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.
9:13 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.
9:57 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Batang: the first units are already marching.
10:35 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:52 Mantis is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Batang's army.Mantis needs production, fast; Batang's army has outgrown his.
11:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:53 Nice control from Batang! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Batang's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:31 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.
13:18 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
13:46 Mantis decides to expand.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:18 Batang is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Batang goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:38 Batang places down a hatchery.Batang plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:43 Batang's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!Mantis wasn't ready. Batang's early aggression takes the lead.
16:20 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Batang's force stays on that battlefield.
16:47 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.
🎙 Batang edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
17:25 Batang is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Batang hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
18:39 Mantis seems to have run out of scans! Batang's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Batang takes the middle of the game.
19:02 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Batang pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:35 After that battle, Batang still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mantis GGs!Mantis types it out: GG.
Mantis taps out. Batang's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
38 games
Batang
24 – 14
Mantis