Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (171 lines)
0:12 The White Tarnish spawns at s3 while Green Mantis spawns at s2.We're underway — Tarnish spawns at s3, Mantis answers from s2.
0:36 Tarnish opens 12 Pool against Mantis's 2 Rax FE.Tarnish commits to 12 Pool; Mantis answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:05 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
2:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:45 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Mantis's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
3:11 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
3:37 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.
4:02 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.
4:31 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:52 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:29 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.
5:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:42 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
7:06 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
7:24 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:58 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:47 Tarnish kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!Tarnish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:57 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:20 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
10:03 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:11 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:00 Tarnish failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
11:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:59 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:15 Mantis appears to have more army than Tarnish!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Tarnish should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:45 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
12:53 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
13:28 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
13:48 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:32 Mantis successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Tarnish home with nothing.
14:56 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.
15:19 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Tarnish chips away at Mantis's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:03 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Tarnish.Mantis knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
16:36 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:54 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
17:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:44 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Tarnish's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Mantis marches on.
18:05 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
18:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
18:47 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
19:09 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:37 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:07 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
20:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:45 Tarnish is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
21:19 Tarnish destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Tarnish cuts Mantis's army in half.
21:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:49 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Tarnish.Mantis goes for the raid — Tarnish is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:29 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:47 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:29 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.
23:45 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.
24:25 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
24:40 Tarnish decides to expand.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:01 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
25:59 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.
26:22 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:00 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
27:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:44 Tarnish's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Mantis yet.
28:18 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
28:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:00 Mantis's superior marine control beat up all of Tarnish's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Tarnish's position.
29:23 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:38 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:05 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:37 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
31:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:15 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.
31:37 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.
31:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:20 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.
32:50 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Tarnish.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:05 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:45 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Tarnish.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:55 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:35 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
34:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:05 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.
35:26 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.
36:04 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
36:23 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:55 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:41 Even sunken colonies didn't help Tarnish, Tarnish has to pull some drones to fight against Mantis's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Tarnish's position.
37:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:14 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.
38:45 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Tarnish!Tarnish looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
39:11 Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:28 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:55 Both Tarnish and Mantis appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Mantis yet.
40:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:38 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Tarnish's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Tarnish's position.
41:04 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.
41:24 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.
— The late game —
41:40 Tarnish moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
42:22 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.
42:29 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.
42:57 Mantis scans, the lurkers die, and Tarnish's push is over.Mantis holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:19 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
43:52 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:07 Tarnish moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
44:39 Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:29 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Tarnish holds and Mantis falls back.Mantis throws the endgame army in and Tarnish simply refuses to lose.
45:36 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.
46:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:34 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Tarnish commits everything.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
46:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:10 In terms of army size, Tarnish and Mantis are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:34 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.
47:59 Tarnish's defilers made that army unkillable and Mantis's position is gone.The final army does its work — Tarnish breaks Mantis late.
48:17 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.
48:39 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Tarnish chips away at Mantis's foundation.
49:41 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Tarnish's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Tarnish right now.
49:58 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Tarnish commits everything.This is the big one — Tarnish commits the late-game army.
50:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:47 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:14 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Tarnish took it apart.
51:23 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.
51:55 Tarnish's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Count the units: Tarnish has the edge over Mantis right now.
52:19 Mantis dropped some marines into Tarnish's mineral line!Tarnish looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
52:33 Mantis moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
52:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
53:38 Mantis kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Mantis. The push continues.
53:47 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.
54:22 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:40 Mantis's army is small compared to Tarnish!Mantis is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
54:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Mantis looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
55:24 Tarnish's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Tarnish and Mantis yet.
55:42 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Mantis starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
56:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:46 The tank line advances and Tarnish's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Mantis is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
57:02 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
57:16 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.
57:36 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:09 Tarnish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Tarnish types it out: GG.
Tarnish taps out. Mantis's late game was simply better.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:12 Tarnish spawns at s3 in Green while Mantis spawns at s2 in Yellow.Tarnish takes s3 in Green; across the map, Mantis settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:38 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 —
1:07 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:30 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
3:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:24 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Tarnish! Tarnish is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mantis's front door.
3:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:19 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
4:58 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:52 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:37 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.
7:04 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.
7:35 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.
7:56 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Tarnish!Mantis is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
8:30 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
8:57 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
9:18 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
9:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:23 Mantis kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:00 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
11:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:55 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:10 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:43 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:08 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.
13:37 Tarnish was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
13:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:43 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
15:06 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
— The mid game —
15:27 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.
15:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:18 Mantis kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!Tarnish's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
16:47 Tarnish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
17:28 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
17:50 Mantis destroys Tarnish's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Tarnish watches Mantis level the expansion.
18:15 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
18:39 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 armies are no longer comparable: Mantis is far ahead.
19:08 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
19:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
20:14 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
20:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:12 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.
21:29 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:10 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:31 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.
23:01 Mantis appears to have more army than Tarnish!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Tarnish should not take this fight.
🎙 Tarnish is hanging on by a thread against Mantis's army.
23:19 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:54 Mantis starts expanding.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
24:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:56 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Tarnish's units.Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
25:26 Mantis only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Half of Tarnish's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
25:56 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.
26:23 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.
26:42 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
27:20 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 (55 lines)
0:12 Tarnish spawns in Yellow at s3 while Mantis spawns in Red at s2.Tarnish in Yellow at s3. Mantis in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Tarnish gets 12 Hatch against Mantis's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Tarnish, 14 CC from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:03 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Mantis starts expanding.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:42 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:53 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Tarnish! Tarnish is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mantis's front door.
4:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:48 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.
5:20 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:37 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:20 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
6:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:12 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Mantis's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
7:39 Tarnish only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Tarnish took it apart.
8:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
8:46 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:29 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:59 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:32 Mantis must macro up quickly or Tarnish will just roll him over!Mantis is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
11:00 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.
11:28 Nice placement by Tarnish, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:51 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.
12:28 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
12:59 Tarnish with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:56 Nice control from Tarnish! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
14:38 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:05 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.
15:28 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:00 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:40 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:35 Tarnish is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Mantis's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Mantis's position.
17:53 Tarnish destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Tarnish took it apart.
— The late game —
18:36 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.
19:12 Tarnish shot down Mantis's command center.The base falls. Tarnish rips Mantis's economy back a full step.
19:31 Tarnish's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Count the units: Tarnish has the edge over Mantis right now.
20:03 Mantis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:26 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:57 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.
21:32 Mantis seems to have run out of scans! Tarnish's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Mantis's position.
22:13 Tarnish destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Tarnish took it apart.
22:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mantis taps out!That's it. Mantis looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Tarnish defeats Mantis, settled in the mid game.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:19 Tarnish spawns at s1 in White while Mantis spawns at s2 in Yellow.We're underway — Tarnish spawns at s1, Mantis answers from s2.
0:43 Mantis opens 1 Rax Gas against Tarnish's 12 Hatch.Tarnish commits to 12 Hatch; Mantis answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:06 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
2:05 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:26 Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
3:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:34 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.
3:51 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
4:36 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.
4:59 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:23 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
6:06 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
6:34 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:31 Nice placement by Tarnish, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
7:47 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.
8:15 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:50 Tarnish's zerglings are pushing out!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:13 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:18 Mantis failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
10:54 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:12 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:52 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
12:09 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:39 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:46 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Tarnish's zergling pressure.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
14:05 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
14:38 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.
15:15 Tarnish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:43 Tarnish appears to have more army than Mantis!Tarnish's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
16:02 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:12 Tarnish is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
17:39 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.
18:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
18:29 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:02 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Tarnish.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Tarnish shuts the door on Mantis.
19:26 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
20:23 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.
20:45 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.
21:17 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:41 Tarnish successfully blocked Mantis from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Tarnish shuts the door on Mantis.
22:26 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Tarnish's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Tarnish's foundation.
22:58 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
23:11 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
23:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:07 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.
24:44 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
25:10 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.
25:46 Mantis dropped some marines into Tarnish's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Tarnish's economy takes a real hit.
26:10 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:39 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mantis taps out!Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Tarnish defeats Mantis, settled in the mid game.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (134 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Tarnish spawning at s1 and Yellow Mantis spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Tarnish at s1, Mantis at s2.
0:43 Mantis gets 2 Rax FE against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Tarnish commits to 12 Pool; Mantis answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:57 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
1:44 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:19 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:36 Currently, neither Tarnish nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Tarnish and Mantis match each other.
3:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:30 Tarnish kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!Tarnish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:58 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
4:15 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
5:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:19 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Tarnish! Tarnish is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mantis's front door.
🎙 Mantis is a step behind and knows it.
5:58 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.
6:17 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.
6:30 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
6:57 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:36 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
7:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
8:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:46 Tarnish failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
9:03 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:22 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
9:55 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:33 Mantis failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Tarnish's defense was already in place.
11:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
11:45 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:12 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:58 Tarnish failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
13:32 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.
13:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
14:16 Tarnish's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Count the units: Tarnish has the edge over Mantis right now.
14:35 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:00 Eager to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:37 Mantis starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
15:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
16:32 Mantis's marine control slipped, Tarnish's speedlings cleaned up whatever Mantis left!Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Slight advantage Tarnish as the game develops.
16:49 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.
17:05 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
17:37 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Tarnish goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:55 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Tarnish's mineral line!Tarnish looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
18:18 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
18:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:08 Tarnish kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
19:41 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.
20:06 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.
🎙 Mantis is a step behind and knows it.
20:35 Nice try from Tarnish to harass Mantis, but Mantis's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Tarnish.
20:45 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Tarnish.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:04 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
21:35 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:05 With a successful harassment, Mantis hurts Tarnish's economy.The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Tarnish's foundation.
22:25 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:24 Mantis successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Tarnish commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
23:35 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:10 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:33 Tarnish appears to have more army than Mantis!Count the units: Tarnish has the edge over Mantis right now.
24:44 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Tarnish knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
25:27 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Tarnish's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Tarnish's economy takes a real hit.
25:48 Tarnish decides to expand.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
26:14 Tarnish successfully blocked Mantis from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:23 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
27:21 Tarnish's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Mantis's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:44 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.
28:16 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.
28:30 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
29:03 Mantis's army is small compared to Tarnish!Mantis needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
29:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:41 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Mantis's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
30:18 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
30:30 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
30:52 Tarnish harasses Mantis's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:11 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Tarnish knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
31:55 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
32:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:31 Mantis successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Tarnish home with nothing.
32:59 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.
33:23 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
33:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Tarnish. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
34:15 Mantis dropped some marines into Tarnish's mineral line!Tarnish looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
34:46 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
35:32 Mantis kills off Tarnish's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Tarnish's way of life — Mantis marches on.
35:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
36:13 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.
36:35 Mantis shot down Tarnish's hatchery.Mantis finds the weak point and Tarnish's new base is gone.
36:55 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.
37:17 Tarnish must macro up quickly or Mantis will just roll him over!Tarnish needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
37:59 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
38:25 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:32 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.
39:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:22 Tarnish's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Mantis's M&M had to back off.Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
39:53 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.
40:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:44 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.
41:02 Tarnish starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Tarnish starts the push.
41:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:03 Tarnish is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Mantis is a step behind and knows it.
42:10 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
42:47 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
43:04 Mantis's command center has been destroyed by Tarnish.The base falls. Tarnish rips Mantis's economy back a full step.
43:33 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Tarnish knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
44:04 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Tarnish is moving out!Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
44:23 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Tarnish!Mantis needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
44:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:11 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.
45:24 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Tarnish is far ahead.
45:48 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.
46:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Mantis looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
46:49 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Tarnish is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
47:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Mantis taps.
Tarnish takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Tarnish spawning at s1 and Blue Mantis spawning at s4.Tarnish takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Mantis settles in at s4 in Blue.
0:46 Tarnish opens 12 Pool against Mantis's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Tarnish, 14 CC from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:09 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:02 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:33 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:36 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Tarnish cleans it up.
4:01 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.
4:27 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:02 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:25 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
5:53 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
6:26 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.
6:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:30 Mantis was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.Tarnish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:59 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.
8:25 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
8:58 Mantis's army is small compared to Tarnish!Mantis is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
9:16 Tarnish is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
10:08 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.
10:40 Mantis failed to kill off Tarnish's defending zerglings.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Tarnish's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
11:52 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:01 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
12:42 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:07 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:37 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
14:02 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.
14:37 Nice control from Tarnish! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mantis's front door.
15:14 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Mantis is a step behind and knows it.
15:37 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.
16:10 Mantis tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Tarnish's armies.Mantis's expansion burns — Tarnish tears it down.
16:39 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:04 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:23 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:54 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
18:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:45 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.
19:26 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Tarnish holds the stronger army for now.
19:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
20:20 Mantis's command center has been destroyed by Tarnish.The base falls. Tarnish rips Mantis's economy back a full step.
20:51 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.
21:19 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
21:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Tarnish! Mantis's economy is suffering!Mantis looks away for one second and Tarnish makes him pay for it.
22:09 Tarnish brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:17 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.
23:51 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Mantis is hanging on by a thread against Tarnish's army.
24:04 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.
24:38 Tarnish is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Tarnish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Tarnish takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
66 games
Tarnish
30 – 36
Mantis