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7 · · ▶ replay
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Fester spawning at s1 and Teal Mantis spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Fester at s1, Mantis at s2.
0:51 Fester gets 12 Pool against Mantis's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Fester's 12 Pool against Mantis's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:17 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
3:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:54 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Fester! Fester is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
4:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Fester destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Fester takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
4:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
5:50 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
6:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:04 Fester failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:34 Fester destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Fester takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
8:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
8:30 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:06 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
— The mid game —
9:40 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
10:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:37 Fester failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
11:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
11:45 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:20 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:44 Mantis appears to have more army than Fester!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Fester right now.
13:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:51 Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Fester home with nothing.
14:21 Fester destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Fester clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
15:01 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
15:24 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
15:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:31 Fester's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mantis continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Fester's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:54 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Fester's army.Half of Fester's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
17:26 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:02 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
18:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:14 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!Fester wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Mantis is far ahead.
19:38 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:11 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:40 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
21:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Fester GGs!That's it. Fester looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Mantis closes it out over Fester.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns at s1 in Blue while Mantis spawns at s2 in Red.Fester in Blue at s1. Mantis in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Mantis gets 1 Rax FE against Fester's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Fester, 1 Rax FE from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:12 Fester desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
2:15 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:37 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
3:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:48 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
4:20 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
4:41 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
5:09 Fester decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
5:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:08 Fester failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
6:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:12 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Fester's army.Half of Fester's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
7:38 Mantis appears to have more army than Fester!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Fester right now.
8:16 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
8:31 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:08 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
9:48 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:50 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Fester's zergling pressure.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
11:04 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:31 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:20 Fester decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
12:40 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:39 Mantis kills off Fester's zerglings with his marines!Fester wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
14:12 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
15:06 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
15:38 Both Fester and Mantis appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Fester and Mantis yet.
🎙 Mantis holds the stronger army for now.
16:17 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:47 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
17:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:38 Mantis kills off Fester's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Fester's front door.
18:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
18:31 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
— The late game —
19:19 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:42 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
20:30 Fester was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
21:17 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
21:46 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:07 Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
22:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:01 All of a sudden, Fester has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Mantis. The push continues.
🎙 It's all going Mantis's way right now.
23:40 Fester seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Mantis — more than half the force is gone.
24:07 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
24:42 Fester successfully harasses Mantis's economy.The raid lands — Fester chips away at Mantis's foundation.
25:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Fester taps out!That's it. Fester looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Fester taps out. Mantis's early game was simply better.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Fester spawning at s1 and Purple Mantis spawning at s3.Fester takes s1 in White; across the map, Mantis settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:38 Mantis opens 1 Rax FE against Fester's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Fester, 1 Rax FE from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:18 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
2:19 Attempting to end the game, Fester moves out with his armies.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:03 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:56 Fester successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.The attack shatters on Fester's line. Great positioning.
4:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:08 Fester only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
5:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Fester starts moving out.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
6:09 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
6:57 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Fester holds the stronger army for now.
7:56 Nice placement by Fester, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
8:39 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:08 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
9:33 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
10:13 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
10:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:26 Fester kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Fester marches on.
11:55 After that battle, Fester destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
12:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Fester's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Fester is far ahead.
12:55 Fester decides to move out with his armies.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:26 Mantis's army is small compared to Fester!Mantis needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
14:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:34 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Fester is continuing to push across the map!Fester wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
15:02 The attack was a success, Mantis lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Fester — more than half the force is gone.
15:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Fester's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
16:18 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:57 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
17:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Mantis is hanging on by a thread against Fester's army.
17:47 Nice control from Fester! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
18:23 Mantis seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Fester — more than half the force is gone.
19:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
19:34 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
20:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mantis taps out!Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Mantis taps out. Fester's early game was simply better.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (110 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns in White at s1 while Mantis spawns in Blue at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Fester at s1, Mantis at s2.
0:27 Mantis opens 14 CC against Fester's 12 Hatch.Fester commits to 12 Hatch; Mantis answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:07 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:28 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Fester decides to move out with his armies.Fester has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:24 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
2:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:02 With some nice micro, Fester successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
3:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Fester's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
3:49 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:23 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
4:51 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Fester!Mantis is badly outgunned — Fester's force is a size larger.
5:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:28 With some nice micro, Fester successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:59 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
6:20 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
6:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Fester starts moving out.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
7:21 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
7:36 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
7:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:18 Fester failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
9:02 It seems that Fester only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Fester clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
9:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:33 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:51 Mantis was out-microed by Fester and loses all his attacking forces.Fester holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:20 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:54 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
12:09 Attempting to end the game, Fester moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
12:43 Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:02 Mantis appears to have more army than Fester!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Fester should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:31 Mantis starts expanding.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
13:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:25 With some nice micro, Fester successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
14:41 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
15:16 Fester only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
15:31 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:48 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
16:20 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.
16:40 Fester was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Fester home with nothing.
🎙 Slight advantage Mantis as the game develops.
17:08 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
17:29 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
17:53 Fester tried to harass Mantis but Mantis successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:16 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Mantis's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Fester chips away at Mantis's foundation.
19:16 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:36 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
19:58 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
20:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:00 Mantis was out-microed by Fester and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Fester's line. Great positioning.
21:10 Mantis only destroyed about half of Fester's army.Mantis cuts Fester's army in half.
21:40 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:01 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!The raid lands — Fester chips away at Mantis's foundation.
22:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Mantis's economy is suffering!Fester gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:53 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Fester's mineral line!Fester looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
23:16 Fester starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
23:58 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
24:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:35 The battle outcome favors Fester as Mantis's armies melt into Fester's armies' weapon fire!Fester wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
25:08 Fester destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
25:32 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Fester's army has been decimated.Mantis clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
26:03 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
26:27 Fester appears to have more army than Mantis!Count the units: Fester has the edge over Mantis right now.
26:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
27:06 Mantis seemed like winning the battle but when Fester's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Fester won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Fester holds Mantis.
27:31 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:00 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:12 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:45 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:08 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
29:28 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.
30:09 Fester is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
30:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:53 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Fester's army has been decimated.Mantis clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
31:09 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Fester holds the stronger army for now.
32:02 Fester seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Mantis is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Fester breaks Mantis's position.
32:37 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:05 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Fester's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
33:24 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:21 Fester seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Mantis is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Fester breaks Mantis's position.
34:35 Fester only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
35:03 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:28 Mantis tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Fester's armies.No reinforcements in time: Mantis watches Fester level the expansion.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Fester is far ahead.
35:53 Mantis dropped some marines into Fester's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
36:16 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
36:31 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
37:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:33 Fester is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Fester is far ahead.
37:53 Mantis seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Fester — more than half the force is gone.
38:16 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Fester's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
38:49 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mantis GGs!That's it. Mantis looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Fester closes it out over Mantis.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:14 Fester spawns in Red at s4 while Mantis spawns in Orange at s2.We're underway — Fester spawns at s4, Mantis answers from s2.
0:36 Mantis opens 1 Rax Gas against Fester's 12 Hatch.Fester commits to 12 Hatch; Mantis answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:12 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:37 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
2:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:43 Mantis failed to kill off Fester's defending zerglings.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
4:15 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
4:29 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
5:01 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:28 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:52 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
6:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:52 With some nice micro, Fester successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
7:28 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
8:07 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:36 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
9:37 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
9:54 Fester only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
10:35 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
10:49 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Mantis is a step behind and knows it.
11:25 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:22 Fester failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
12:53 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
13:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:47 Fester starts expanding.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
14:21 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:42 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
15:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Fester holds the stronger army for now.
15:41 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
16:12 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
16:40 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Fester's army has been decimated.Mantis takes a bite out of Fester's force and backs off.
17:26 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:14 Fester is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Mantis's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Fester breaks Mantis's position.
18:45 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:23 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:53 Eager to end the game, Fester moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
🎙 Fester edges ahead on army strength.
20:10 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Fester!Mantis needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
20:47 Fester desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
21:10 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:03 Mantis seems to have run out of scans! Fester's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
22:42 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
23:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:37 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
24:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!Mantis types it out: GG.
GG. Fester closes it out over Mantis.
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army value
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economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:15 The Red Fester spawns at s4 while White Mantis spawns at s2.Fester takes s4 in Red; across the map, Mantis settles in at s2 in White.
2:09 Mantis opens 8 Rax against Fester's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Fester, 8 Rax from Mantis.
4:00 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
🎙 It's all going Mantis's way right now.
6:12 Mantis decides to cheese today.Mantis isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
8:15 Mantis with an aggressive opening starts to attack Fester.All or nothing: Mantis's gamble arrives at Fester's base.
10:18 Fester was unable to defend Mantis's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Fester GGs, and Mantis steals the game.
Fester taps out. Mantis's early game was simply better.
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army value
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economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:12 The White Fester spawns at s2 while Yellow Mantis spawns at s1.Fester in White at s2. Mantis in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
2:19 Fester opens 12 Pool against Mantis's Bunker Rush.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Fester, Bunker Rush from Mantis.
4:46 Mantis opens with a cheesy build.Mantis Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Fester has left on the field.
6:51 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Mantis attacks Fester.Mantis commits to the cheese — it's at Fester's door already.
9:04 Fester GGs after being cheesed by Mantis.The cheese lands — Fester GGs, and Mantis steals the game.
Mantis takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
66 games
Fester
34 – 32
Mantis