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■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (75 lines)
0:14 Tarnish spawns in Purple at s2 while Mantis spawns in Red at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Tarnish at s2, Mantis at s1.
0:31 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 —
1:05 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:38 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
3:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:14 Mantis kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Mantis. The push continues.
3:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
4:28 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:37 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:14 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:43 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:26 Mantis was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Tarnish's line. Great positioning.
7:12 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
7:29 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.
7:58 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
8:31 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
8:58 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:15 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.
9:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:24 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:44 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.
11:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:45 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
12:02 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:29 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:07 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:00 Mantis kills off Tarnish's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Tarnish's front door.
14:16 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:55 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:12 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:51 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
16:18 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.
16:52 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Tarnish's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Tarnish's position.
17:11 Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army after that battle.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
17:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:14 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
18:26 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
19:12 Mantis successfully blocked Tarnish from harassing his economy.Tarnish goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:34 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:06 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.
20:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:02 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Tarnish's units.Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
21:13 Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army after that battle.Mantis cuts Tarnish's army in half.
21:46 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
22:23 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.
22:36 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Tarnish is hanging on by a thread against Mantis's army.
23:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:48 All of a sudden, Tarnish has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Tarnish's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
24:16 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
24:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:10 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
25:32 Tarnish must macro up quickly or Mantis will just roll him over!Tarnish is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
26:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:17 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Tarnish's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Tarnish's position.
26:59 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Mantis is far ahead.
27:28 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.
27:40 Mantis shot down Tarnish's hatchery.Tarnish's expansion burns — Mantis tears it down.
28:13 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:50 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
29:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Tarnish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Tarnish taps.
That's the game: Mantis defeats Tarnish, settled in the mid game.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (157 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Yellow Tarnish spawning at s3 and Teal Mantis spawning at s2.We're underway — Tarnish spawns at s3, Mantis answers from s2.
0:24 Tarnish opens 12 Pool against Mantis's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Tarnish, 1 Rax FE from Mantis.
— The early game —
0:54 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:30 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:53 Tarnish failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
3:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
3:33 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
4:04 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
4:26 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:00 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:08 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Mantis holds the stronger army for now.
5:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
5:59 Mantis kills off Tarnish's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Tarnish's front door.
6:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
7:00 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.
7:07 Both Tarnish and Mantis appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Tarnish and Mantis match each other.
7:39 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:05 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
8:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:51 Tarnish failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
9:23 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.
9:32 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:05 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
10:22 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:38 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
11:09 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:04 Mantis successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Tarnish commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
12:33 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:40 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.
13:19 Tarnish's army is small compared to Mantis!Tarnish needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
13:26 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:19 Tarnish held off Mantis's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
14:36 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
15:13 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:34 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:48 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Tarnish gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:21 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:43 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Tarnish goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:00 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Tarnish.Mantis knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
17:31 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Tarnish.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:51 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:09 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:44 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:00 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:52 Tarnish's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
20:09 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.
20:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:57 Mantis tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Tarnish's armies.Tarnish finds the weak point and Mantis's new base is gone.
21:21 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Tarnish goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:40 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:05 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:30 Tarnish's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Mantis yet.
23:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:31 Tarnish lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Mantis's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Tarnish.
23:56 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.
24:09 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
24:42 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Tarnish's economy.Mantis knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
24:52 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
25:19 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:44 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:18 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
26:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:01 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Tarnish's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
27:20 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.
27:46 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.
28:16 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:40 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:57 Mantis is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tarnish's army.Mantis needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
29:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:52 Mantis's marines forced Tarnish's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
30:11 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
30:48 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
31:26 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
31:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:58 Mantis's superior marine control beat up all of Tarnish's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Tarnish's position.
32:32 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
32:57 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.
33:21 Mantis destroys Tarnish's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Mantis rips Tarnish's economy back a full step.
33:34 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:01 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.
34:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:56 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.
35:13 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
35:34 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.
36:04 Mantis destroys Tarnish's hatchery, denying expansions.Mantis finds the weak point and Tarnish's new base is gone.
36:18 It seems like Mantis has more units than Tarnish!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Tarnish right now.
36:59 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
37:10 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:44 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:34 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Tarnish's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Tarnish's position.
38:48 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:09 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:32 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Tarnish knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
40:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
40:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
40:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
41:04 Irradiate on the defilers! Mantis watches Tarnish's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
41:38 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:49 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
42:10 Mantis shot down Tarnish's hatchery.Mantis finds the weak point and Tarnish's new base is gone.
42:36 Tarnish starts expanding.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
43:14 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.
43:37 Tarnish's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Mantis yet.
43:50 Tarnish moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
44:10 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
45:11 Tarnish was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Tarnish home with nothing.
45:32 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.
46:02 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:22 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
46:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:00 Mantis kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Mantis marches on.
47:19 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
48:01 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
48:46 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
48:57 Tarnish is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Mantis's army.Tarnish needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
49:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:56 Mantis's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Tarnish.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
50:21 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.
50:32 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.
50:59 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
51:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
51:42 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
52:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
52:25 Mantis's siege line holds and Tarnish's ultralisks die on the way in.Mantis holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:06 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.
53:13 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
53:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
54:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Tarnish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Tarnish taps.
GG. Mantis closes it out over Tarnish.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (167 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Blue Tarnish spawning at s2 and Purple Mantis spawning at s3.Tarnish takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Mantis settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:31 Mantis opens 14 CC against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tarnish's 12 Pool against Mantis's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:46 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:11 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:33 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.
2:16 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:45 Mantis kills off Tarnish's zerglings with his marines!Tarnish wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
3:23 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:39 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:01 Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:26 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:46 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
5:04 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:37 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.
5:54 Nice placement by Tarnish, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
6:33 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:44 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:10 Tarnish's army is small compared to Mantis!Tarnish is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
7:43 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:08 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
8:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:42 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:01 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.
9:31 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.
10:04 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:32 Tarnish kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
11:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
11:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
12:00 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:25 Mantis decides to expand.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:33 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:59 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
13:58 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.
14:22 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.
14:43 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.
14:56 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:29 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.
15:44 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:36 Tarnish backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
17:06 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.
17:13 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.
17:45 Tarnish 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 Tarnish.
17:58 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:28 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:26 Mantis successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
19:39 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.
19:58 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Mantis cuts Tarnish's army in half.
20:22 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Tarnish gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:46 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:17 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.
21:37 Mantis's superior marine control beat up all of Tarnish's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Tarnish's position.
22:07 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.
22:15 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
22:54 Tarnish 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 Tarnish.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
23:05 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:42 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:49 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
24:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
24:52 Tarnish lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Mantis's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
25:08 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:42 Mantis only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Mantis cuts Tarnish's army in half.
25:49 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Tarnish gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
26:47 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:22 Tarnish was unable to break through Mantis's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Tarnish.
27:47 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:15 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
28:41 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:59 In terms of army size, Tarnish is behind Mantis!Tarnish needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
29:32 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
29:52 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.
30:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
30:45 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.
31:02 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.
31:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
31:45 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Tarnish knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
32:02 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:35 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.
32:51 Tarnish held off Mantis's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tarnish holds Mantis.
33:12 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Mantis cuts Tarnish's army in half.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:43 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
34:03 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:33 It seems like Mantis has more units than Tarnish!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Tarnish should not take this fight.
34:54 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
35:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:49 Mantis's marine control slipped, Tarnish's speedlings cleaned up whatever Mantis left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tarnish holds Mantis.
36:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:35 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.
37:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:10 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
38:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:19 Tarnish kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
38:44 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
39:21 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
39:28 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
40:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:29 Tarnish was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:49 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.
41:18 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:25 Mantis is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Tarnish.Mantis is starving on bases while Tarnish spreads across the map.
42:05 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
42:19 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Tarnish commits everything.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
42:37 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
43:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:21 Tarnish could not break the tank line, and Mantis is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Tarnish late.
43:54 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:09 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
44:46 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Mantis looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
44:59 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
45:27 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
45:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
46:15 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Mantis's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Tarnish holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:31 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
46:55 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.
47:20 Mantis is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Tarnish.Mantis needs an expansion soon or Tarnish's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:46 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Tarnish commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
48:10 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.
48:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:58 Mantis pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Tarnish simply remade the army.Tarnish holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
49:47 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.
50:08 Tarnish's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Tarnish's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
50:40 Eager to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
50:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:09 Mantis scans, the lurkers die, and Tarnish's push is over.Mantis holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:33 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
51:57 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
52:25 Mantis is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tarnish's army.Mantis needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
52:57 Tarnish moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
53:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:32 Tarnish's defilers made that army unkillable and Mantis's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Tarnish's late-game push decides it.
54:04 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
54:29 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Tarnish as the game develops.
54:42 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Tarnish!Mantis needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
55:04 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Tarnish commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
55:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:07 Dark swarm goes down and Mantis's marines are firing at nothing! Tarnish's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Tarnish's late-game push decides it.
56:20 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:52 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
57:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mantis taps out!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 (34 lines)
0:07 Tarnish spawns at s1 in Orange while Mantis spawns at s2 in Yellow.Tarnish in Orange at s1. Mantis in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:58 Tarnish gets 12 Hatch against Mantis's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tarnish's 12 Hatch against Mantis's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:38 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:49 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:17 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:45 Tarnish failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
5:29 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.
5:58 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
6:40 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
7:12 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
8:03 Mantis decides to expand.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:48 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.
9:22 Tarnish failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
9:49 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
10:47 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
11:19 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
11:52 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:31 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
— The late game —
13:14 It seems like Mantis has more units than Tarnish!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Tarnish should not take this fight.
13:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:36 Tarnish failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:15 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.
16:00 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:21 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:04 Tarnish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Tarnish types it out: GG.
GG. Mantis closes it out over Tarnish.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (180 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Teal Tarnish spawning at s3 and Blue Mantis spawning at s2.We're underway — Tarnish spawns at s3, Mantis answers from s2.
0:23 Tarnish opens 12 Hatch against Mantis's 1 Rax FE.Tarnish shows 12 Hatch — Mantis has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:15 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:01 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
2:22 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.
2:45 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Mantis's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!Mantis's army evaporates. Tarnish doesn't even slow down.
3:09 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.
3:43 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.
4:00 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:30 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
4:49 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:06 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:49 Tarnish failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
6:25 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
6:43 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
7:07 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
7:24 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
7:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:12 With some nice micro, Tarnish successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Tarnish's defense was already in place.
8:40 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:00 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
9:29 Tarnish decides to expand.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
9:43 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:04 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:29 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
10:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:07 Mantis was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.Tarnish takes the fight on his terms and sends Mantis home with nothing.
11:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:54 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
12:23 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:48 Tarnish appears to have more army than Mantis!Count the units: Tarnish has the edge over Mantis right now.
13:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:23 Tarnish lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Mantis's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Tarnish.
13:53 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.
14:28 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
14:51 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Tarnish's economy.Mantis goes for the raid — Tarnish is ready, and nothing comes of it.
14:58 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
15:21 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:43 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Tarnish's mineral line!Mantis gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:04 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:50 Tarnish's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
17:21 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.
17:48 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:02 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:33 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
18:48 Mantis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:18 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.
19:44 Tarnish backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
19:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:15 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.
20:54 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:13 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:06 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
22:13 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:52 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:13 Mantis's army is small compared to Tarnish!Mantis is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
23:34 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:50 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
24:12 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Mantis looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
24:38 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
24:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
25:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
25:55 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:19 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
26:31 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.
26:57 Tarnish tried to harass Mantis but Mantis successfully fends off the harassment.Tarnish knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
27:13 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
27:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
28:04 Tarnish's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
28:27 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
28:40 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.
29:09 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:45 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:59 With a successful harassment, Mantis hurts Tarnish's economy.The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Tarnish's foundation.
30:30 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
30:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:00 Tarnish is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Mantis's position.
31:36 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
31:46 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
32:19 Mantis is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tarnish's army.Mantis needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
32:37 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:01 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:29 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.
33:54 Tarnish's zerglings didn't do much damage to Mantis's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Tarnish's position.
34:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
34:34 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.
34:56 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
35:15 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:56 Mantis's marines forced Tarnish's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Tarnish.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:22 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
36:56 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
37:22 Mantis dropped some marines into Tarnish's mineral line!Mantis gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:36 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:05 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:47 Tarnish is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Mantis's marines melt in this attack!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
38:58 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.
39:33 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:54 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Tarnish's economy.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
40:16 Plague first, then the charge — Tarnish goes for the throat.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
40:42 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
41:06 Both Tarnish and Mantis appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:51 Mantis scans, the lurkers die, and Tarnish's push is over.Mantis holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
42:42 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.
42:52 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Tarnish's economy.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:22 Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
43:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:59 Tarnish's defilers made that army unkillable and Mantis's position is gone.The final army does its work — Tarnish breaks Mantis late.
44:29 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
44:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:25 Plague first, then the charge — Tarnish goes for the throat.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
45:37 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
46:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:26 Tarnish could not break the tank line, and Mantis is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Tarnish late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:53 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.
47:17 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.
47:38 Tarnish moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
48:01 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
48:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:34 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Mantis's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Tarnish's late-game push decides it.
48:55 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.
49:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Mantis clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
49:43 It seems like Tarnish has more units than Mantis!Tarnish's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:18 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Tarnish.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:43 Tarnish moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Tarnish commits the late-game army.
50:52 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.
51:20 Tarnish threw the swarm at a full tank line and Mantis barely moved.Mantis holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:42 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.
52:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:27 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Tarnish commits everything.This is the big one — Tarnish commits the late-game army.
53:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
53:15 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Tarnish destroys everything Mantis had.There's no rebuilding from that. Tarnish's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:48 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:21 Mantis's command center has been destroyed by Tarnish.No reinforcements in time: Mantis watches Tarnish level the expansion.
54:42 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Tarnish's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Tarnish's foundation.
55:21 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
55:44 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Tarnish is moving out!This is the big one — Tarnish commits the late-game army.
55:51 Mantis's army is small compared to Tarnish!Mantis needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
56:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
56:52 Tarnish kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
🎙 Tarnish has built a commanding army lead — Mantis needs something special here.
56:59 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
57:20 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
57:51 Plague first, then the charge — Tarnish goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
58:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
58:48 Dark swarm goes down and Mantis's marines are firing at nothing! Tarnish's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Tarnish's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Tarnish has built a commanding army lead — Mantis needs something special here.
59:09 Tarnish only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Tarnish took it apart.
59:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:45 Mantis dropped some marines into Tarnish's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Tarnish's economy takes a real hit.
60:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mantis GGs!Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Tarnish defeats Mantis, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (150 lines)
0:10 The White Tarnish spawns at s4 while Teal Mantis spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Tarnish at s4, Mantis at s2.
0:27 Tarnish opens 12 Pool against Mantis's 14 CC.Tarnish shows 12 Pool — Mantis has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:19 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:11 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
2:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:00 Nice control from Tarnish! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mantis's front door.
3:14 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.
3:45 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
4:05 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
4:28 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:49 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
5:15 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:01 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!Tarnish wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
6:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
6:53 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
7:16 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
8:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:25 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Tarnish cleans it up.
8:40 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:07 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
9:43 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Tarnish's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Tarnish right now.
9:50 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
10:27 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:41 Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
11:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:55 Tarnish's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mantis's front door.
12:15 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:14 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
13:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:46 Tarnish is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Mantis's position.
14:27 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.
14:42 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.
14:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Mantis looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
15:27 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Tarnish!Mantis needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
15:54 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:24 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:41 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
17:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:33 Tarnish kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
17:47 Tarnish only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Tarnish cuts Mantis's army in half.
18:13 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.
18:45 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Tarnish!Mantis gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:04 Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:51 Tarnish lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Mantis's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Tarnish gained nothing for the cost.
20:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:27 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.
20:49 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:20 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
21:35 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:01 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Tarnish!Mantis is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
22:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:59 Mantis successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:17 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.
23:47 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.
24:06 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.
24:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:59 Mantis kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
25:23 Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army after that battle.Mantis cuts Tarnish's army in half.
25:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:59 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Tarnish goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:25 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:45 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
27:17 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
28:01 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.
28:20 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
28:42 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.
29:04 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
29:27 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Tarnish.
30:08 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:15 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
31:14 Tarnish's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
31:33 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
31:50 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
32:26 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.
32:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
33:00 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Tarnish's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Tarnish right now.
33:22 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:00 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
34:23 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.
34:50 Tarnish lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Mantis's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Tarnish.
34:57 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
35:35 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.
35:50 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
36:21 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
36:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:52 Tarnish lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Mantis's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Tarnish.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:16 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.
37:58 Mantis only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
38:08 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Tarnish!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
38:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Tarnish gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
39:07 Plague first, then the charge — Tarnish goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
39:14 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
39:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:16 Tarnish successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Tarnish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:58 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
41:22 Tarnish's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Tarnish's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
41:48 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
41:59 Mantis creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
42:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:57 Tarnish could not break the tank line, and Mantis is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
43:24 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.
43:33 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.
43:56 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mantis's army.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:28 Tarnish 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 Tarnish.
44:58 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Mantis starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
45:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:46 Mantis's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Tarnish.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
46:01 Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army after that battle.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
46:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Tarnish chips away at Mantis's foundation.
47:13 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Mantis starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
47:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Mantis as the game develops.
48:06 Mantis's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Tarnish.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
48:23 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:56 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.
49:05 Mantis creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
49:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:56 Irradiate on the defilers! Mantis watches Tarnish's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Tarnish late.
🎙 Mantis has built a commanding army lead — Tarnish needs something special here.
50:28 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
50:49 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.
51:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Tarnish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Tarnish taps.
GG. Mantis closes it out over Tarnish.
Head to head
66 games
Tarnish
32 – 34
Mantis