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■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Tarnish spawning at s1 and Red Mantis spawning at s2.Tarnish in Teal at s1. Mantis in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:39 Mantis gets 14 CC against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tarnish's 12 Hatch against Mantis's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:08 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:50 Tarnish failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
4:20 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
4:48 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
5:30 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
5:55 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:21 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
6:49 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
7:34 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Tarnish's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Tarnish right now.
7:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:29 Mantis successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
9:07 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Tarnish clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
9:31 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:10 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:12 Tarnish's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mantis continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Tarnish's front door.
11:38 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:09 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:51 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:13 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
13:38 Eager to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
14:06 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:19 Mantis kills off Tarnish's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Tarnish's front door.
15:59 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Mantis cuts Tarnish's army in half.
16:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:44 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
17:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:06 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Tarnish's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!Tarnish's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
18:25 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
19:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:36 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:59 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
20:37 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:07 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 armies are no longer comparable: Mantis is far ahead.
— The mid game —
21:30 Mantis's superior marine control beat up all of Tarnish's zergling.Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
22:16 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
22:43 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Tarnish clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
23:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Tarnish taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Tarnish taps.
Mantis takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Green Tarnish spawning at s2 and Blue Mantis spawning at s1.Tarnish takes s2 in Green; across the map, Mantis settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:36 Tarnish gets 12 Pool against Mantis's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tarnish's 12 Pool against Mantis's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:19 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:04 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:11 With some nice micro, Tarnish successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
4:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:18 Tarnish destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Tarnish cuts Mantis's army in half.
5:49 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
6:16 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
7:00 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:51 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Mantis's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
— The mid game —
8:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:32 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:06 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
10:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:23 Nice control from Tarnish! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
12:02 Tarnish only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Tarnish took it apart.
12:26 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Tarnish edges ahead on army strength.
13:04 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:40 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Tarnish!Mantis needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
14:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
14:40 Nice control from Tarnish! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mantis's front door.
15:11 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
15:49 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:28 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:37 Tarnish's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mantis's front door.
🎙 Tarnish's force dwarfs what Mantis has left on the field.
17:56 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
18:32 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Mantis clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
19:02 Mantis having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Mantis types it out: GG.
Tarnish takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:18 Tarnish spawns at s1 in Green while Mantis spawns at s3 in Yellow.Tarnish in Green at s1. Mantis in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:41 Tarnish opens 12 Hatch against Mantis's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Tarnish, 1 Rax Gas from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:06 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish 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.
2:18 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:54 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
3:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:02 With some nice micro, Tarnish successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
4:36 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
4:55 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
5:38 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:04 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
6:32 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:08 Mantis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:18 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Tarnish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:45 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish 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 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
10:20 At the moment, Tarnish seems to have more units than Mantis.Tarnish's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
10:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:39 Tarnish's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mantis's front door.
12:08 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:08 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
13:41 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:22 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
14:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:28 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Mantis's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!Tarnish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:43 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
17:03 Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
🎙 Tarnish edges ahead on army strength.
17:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:03 Tarnish seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Mantis is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Mantis's position.
18:39 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
19:44 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!That's it. Mantis looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Tarnish closes it out over Mantis.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 Tarnish spawns in Yellow at s1 while Mantis spawns in White at s2.Tarnish takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Mantis settles in at s2 in White.
0:36 Tarnish opens 12 Pool against Mantis's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Tarnish, 2 Rax FE from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:13 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:58 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Tarnish's zergling pressure.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
4:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:37 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
5:55 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
6:39 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
7:04 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:22 Mantis failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
8:54 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Mantis clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
9:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:52 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
10:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:46 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!Tarnish wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
11:34 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:51 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Tarnish clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:32 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:40 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Tarnish's zergling pressure.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
14:01 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
14:38 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:12 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
15:45 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:15 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
16:45 Tarnish must macro up quickly or Mantis will just roll him over!Tarnish is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
17:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:52 Tarnish's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mantis continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Tarnish's front door.
18:16 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
18:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:31 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
20:42 Mantis's superior marine control beat up all of Tarnish's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Tarnish's position.
🎙 It's all going Mantis's way right now.
20:58 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
21:33 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Tarnish GGs!That's it. Tarnish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Tarnish taps out. Mantis's mid game was simply better.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Tarnish spawning at s2 and Orange Mantis spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Tarnish at s2, Mantis at s1.
0:34 Mantis opens 1 Rax FE against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Tarnish commits to 12 Pool; Mantis answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:02 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:35 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:19 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:18 Mantis kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Mantis marches on.
3:40 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:35 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
5:01 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:43 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
6:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:29 Mantis kills off Tarnish's zerglings with his marines!Tarnish wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
7:00 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
7:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:48 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:30 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:42 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:54 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Tarnish! Tarnish is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Mantis wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
10:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:30 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:01 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:31 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:10 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:26 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
12:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:25 Tarnish failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
13:40 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
14:15 Mantis only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Mantis cuts Tarnish's army in half.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
14:46 It seems like Mantis has more units than Tarnish!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Tarnish should not take this fight.
15:03 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
15:42 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:44 Mantis's superior marine control beat up all of Tarnish's zergling.Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
17:11 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
17:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Tarnish clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
18:05 Mantis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:19 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Tarnish's mineral line!Tarnish looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:54 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
19:26 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
19:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:06 Mantis successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
20:49 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
21:08 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
21:38 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Tarnish!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Tarnish's economy takes a real hit.
21:57 Tarnish is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Mantis's army.Tarnish is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
22:25 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
23:30 Tarnish backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Tarnish.
23:46 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
24:24 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Mantis cuts Tarnish's army in half.
24:44 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
25:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:41 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Tarnish's units!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
26:11 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
26:44 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:53 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!The raid lands — Tarnish chips away at Mantis's foundation.
27:29 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:30 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Tarnish's units!Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
28:49 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
29:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
29:47 Mantis destroys Tarnish's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Tarnish watches Mantis level the expansion.
30:17 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
30:38 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 It's all going Mantis's way right now.
31:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Tarnish GGs!Tarnish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Mantis closes it out over Tarnish.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
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■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:09 Tarnish spawns at s1 in Teal while Mantis spawns at s2 in Yellow.We're underway — Tarnish spawns at s1, Mantis answers from s2.
0:44 Mantis gets 1 Rax FE against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.Tarnish commits to 12 Hatch; Mantis answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:03 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:45 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:30 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:45 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Tarnish's front door.
4:01 Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army after that battle.Mantis cuts Tarnish's army in half.
4:44 Tarnish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Tarnish takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
4:54 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:36 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:05 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:24 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:41 All of a sudden, Tarnish has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
7:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:35 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:53 Tarnish's army is small compared to Mantis!Tarnish needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
9:22 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:49 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
10:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:56 Tarnish successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Tarnish cleans it up.
🎙 Mantis holds the stronger army for now.
11:16 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Mantis clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
11:50 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
12:34 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
12:45 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
13:34 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:21 Nice control from Tarnish! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mantis's front door.
15:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
15:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
🎙 Slight advantage Mantis as the game develops.
15:44 Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
16:22 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
16:44 Currently, neither Tarnish nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Tarnish and Mantis match each other.
17:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:43 Tarnish's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Mantis has enough M&M to prevent Tarnish from further poking in!Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
18:13 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Tarnish clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
18:53 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
19:20 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
19:44 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Mantis holds the stronger army for now.
20:07 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
20:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:22 Mantis's marines forced Tarnish's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
21:38 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
22:05 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Mantis cuts Tarnish's army in half.
22:51 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:43 Mantis kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:20 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Tarnish has left on the field.
24:50 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
25:11 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Tarnish's mineral line!Mantis gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:43 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:04 Tarnish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Tarnish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Mantis takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
66 games
Tarnish
32 – 34
Mantis