Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (148 lines)
0:07 The Red Fester spawns at s3 while Green Mantis spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Fester at s3, Mantis at s1.
0:24 Mantis gets 1 Rax Gas against Fester's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Fester's 12 Hatch against Mantis's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
0:48 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Mantis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
1:36 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
2:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:04 Nice control from Fester! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
3:19 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.
3:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Fester's army.Mantis clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
4:15 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:23 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:05 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
5:25 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:17 With beautiful placement, Fester successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.The attack shatters on Fester's line. Great positioning.
6:31 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.
7:04 It seems that Fester only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Fester takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
7:22 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
7:38 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
8:10 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Fester!Mantis needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
8:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:50 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Fester's zergling pressure.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:10 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.
9:43 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.
9:59 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
10:33 Fester starts pushing across the map.Fester has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:46 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
11:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:57 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
12:38 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:53 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
13:18 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Fester!Mantis is badly outgunned — Fester's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
13:41 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:33 Fester's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
14:47 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:11 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.
15:40 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:02 Fester decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:26 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:09 Fester was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
17:38 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
18:12 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.
18:34 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
18:56 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:24 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:07 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Fester's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!Fester's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
20:36 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Fester's army.Mantis clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
20:45 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
21:27 Mantis's army is small compared to Fester!Mantis is badly outgunned — Fester's force is a size larger.
21:41 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
21:54 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Fester gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:25 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Fester's economy.Good instincts from Fester; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:58 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:31 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Fester commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
23:56 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.
24:38 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:46 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Fester gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:09 Mantis dropped some marines into Fester's mineral line!Fester looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
25:30 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:29 Fester backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Fester.
26:57 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:11 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.
27:45 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Fester.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Fester shuts the door on Mantis.
28:08 Fester must macro up quickly or Mantis will just roll him over!Fester is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
28:25 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
28:44 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Fester.Mantis knocks, Fester answers. No damage done.
29:13 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
29:40 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.
29:52 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
30:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:46 Mantis kills off Fester's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Mantis. The push continues.
31:19 Mantis only destroyed about half of Fester's army.Mantis cuts Fester's army in half.
31:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
31:53 Mantis dropped some marines into Fester's mineral line!Fester looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
32:27 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:41 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
33:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
33:40 Mantis's marine control slipped, Fester's speedlings cleaned up whatever Mantis left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Fester holds Mantis.
34:01 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.
34:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Fester destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Fester clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
34:47 Mantis dropped some marines into Fester's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
35:05 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Fester.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Fester shuts the door on Mantis.
35:27 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:09 Fester appears to have more army than Mantis!Fester's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
36:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:58 Fester's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Mantis has enough M&M to prevent Fester from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Fester.
37:09 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.
37:32 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:54 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:44 Fester seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Mantis is totally losing this battle!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
39:07 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
39:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
40:01 Fester shot down Mantis's command center.The base falls. Fester rips Mantis's economy back a full step.
40:30 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
40:44 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Fester's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
41:20 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Fester's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Fester shuts the door on Mantis.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:39 Fester starts pushing across the map.Fester has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:17 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.
42:57 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:11 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.
43:32 Fester moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
43:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
44:22 Mantis scans, the lurkers die, and Fester's push is over.Fester throws the endgame army in and Mantis simply refuses to lose.
44:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:10 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Fester's army.Mantis clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
45:42 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Fester's economy.Good instincts from Fester; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:50 Plague first, then the charge — Fester goes for the throat.Everything Fester has built comes forward at once.
46:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:37 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.
47:10 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.
47:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:48 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Fester!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Fester's foundation.
48:24 Mantis's army is small compared to Fester!Mantis needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The scales tip toward Fester — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:48 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Fester is moving out!Everything Fester has built comes forward at once.
49:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:25 Fester kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Fester marches on.
🎙 Fester has built a commanding army lead — Mantis needs something special here.
49:50 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:32 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.
50:55 Mantis's command center has been destroyed by Fester.Mantis's expansion burns — Fester tears it down.
51:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mantis GGs!Mantis types it out: GG.
GG. Fester closes it out over Mantis.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (119 lines)
0:07 The Red Fester spawns at s2 while White Mantis spawns at s3.We're underway — Fester spawns at s2, Mantis answers from s3.
0:43 Mantis opens 2 Rax FE against Fester's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Fester's 12 Hatch against Mantis's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:05 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:19 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
1:50 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:54 Nice placement by Fester, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
3:23 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.
3:48 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.
4:07 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
4:38 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:57 Fester decides to expand.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:19 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:19 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.
6:40 Mantis only destroyed about half of Fester's army.Half of Fester's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
6:57 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.
7:34 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:50 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:23 Mantis must macro up quickly or Fester will just roll him over!Mantis needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
8:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
9:15 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 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.
10:26 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:44 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
11:17 Mantis starts expanding.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:00 With some nice micro, Fester successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
12:29 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
12:55 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:04 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
— The mid game —
13:46 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:25 Fester was unable to break through Mantis's M&M group.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
14:40 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.
15:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:47 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Fester knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
16:01 Mantis dropped some marines into Fester's mineral line!Mantis gets into Fester's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:31 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:19 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
17:45 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.
18:07 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:24 Mantis harasses Fester's economy and gets ahead of the game.Mantis gets into Fester's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:49 Mantis starts expanding.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Mantis's economy is suffering!Fester gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:47 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:05 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Fester's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Fester right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:39 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:12 Fester's zerglings didn't do much damage to Mantis's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Fester's position.
21:41 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:01 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.
22:32 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Beautiful harassment from Fester. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
22:57 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.
23:34 Fester decides to expand.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
23:55 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.
24:08 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:56 Mantis's marine control slipped, Fester's speedlings cleaned up whatever Mantis left!Fester absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
25:34 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:43 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.
26:10 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Fester gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:45 It seems like Fester has more units than Mantis!Fester's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
26:58 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Fester gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:37 Fester decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Fester has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:44 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
28:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
28:42 The battle outcome favors Fester as Mantis's armies melt into Fester's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Fester marches on.
29:02 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:28 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.
29:55 Mantis successfully harasses Fester's economy.Fester looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
30:20 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
31:07 Fester 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 — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:37 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
31:49 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:22 Fester moves out with his armies.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:56 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:33 Fester is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Mantis's marines melt in this attack!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
34:03 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
34:18 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
34:42 Mantis's command center has been destroyed by Fester.Fester finds the weak point and Mantis's new base is gone.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:06 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:36 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
36:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
36:17 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.
36:53 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:11 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.
37:31 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Fester.Mantis knocks, Fester answers. No damage done.
38:05 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:21 Mantis must macro up quickly or Fester will just roll him over!Mantis needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The scales tip toward Fester — a lead, but not a safe one.
39:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:18 Mantis's marine control slipped, Fester's speedlings cleaned up whatever Mantis left!Fester absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
39:49 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.
40:00 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:26 Fester scouted Mantis's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Fester's harassment is scouted early.
41:05 Fester scouted the attempt but Mantis is still going with it!Mantis wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
41:25 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Fester.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Fester shuts the door on Mantis.
41:42 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
42:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mantis taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Mantis taps.
Mantis taps out. Fester's mid game was simply better.
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■ Mantis
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Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The Blue Fester spawns at s1 while Orange Mantis spawns at s2.Fester in Blue at s1. Mantis in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:39 Mantis opens 1 Rax FE against Fester's 12 Pool.Fester shows 12 Pool — Mantis has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Mantis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:36 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:10 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.
3:50 Nice control from Fester! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
4:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
4:30 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:06 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
5:34 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.
6:17 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!Fester wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
6:44 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:10 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.
7:30 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
8:02 At the moment, Mantis seems to have more units than Fester.Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Fester right now.
8:36 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
9:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:32 Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
10:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:31 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.
11:02 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:47 Fester desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:44 Mantis kills off Fester's zerglings with his marines!Fester wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
13:13 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Fester destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Fester clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
14:06 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
14:30 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:39 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Fester's zergling pressure.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
🎙 Mantis holds the stronger army for now.
16:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
16:35 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:08 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:42 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:03 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
18:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:03 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Fester's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Fester's way of life — Mantis marches on.
19:46 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:16 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Fester has left on the field.
— The mid game —
20:41 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.
21:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
21:38 Mantis's superior marine control beat up all of Fester's zergling.Fester's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
22:17 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
23:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Fester GGs!That's it. Fester looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Mantis takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The Orange Fester spawns at s2 while Red Mantis spawns at s1.Fester takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Mantis settles in at s1 in Red.
0:38 Mantis opens 14 CC against Fester's 12 Pool.Fester shows 12 Pool — Mantis has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:47 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:39 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.
4:02 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
4:43 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.
5:08 Mantis starts expanding.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
5:38 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:04 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
6:30 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Fester as the game develops.
7:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:32 Fester successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Fester takes the fight on his terms and sends Mantis home with nothing.
8:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Fester's army.Mantis clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
8:37 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:16 Mantis's army is small compared to Fester!Mantis needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
9:33 Fester starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
10:14 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:48 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
11:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:49 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
12:20 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
12:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
13:19 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:45 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:41 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
15:13 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
15:49 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.
🎙 Fester holds the stronger army for now.
16:05 Fester decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
16:30 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
17:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:49 Fester's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!Mantis's defense bends, then snaps. Fester takes the middle of the game.
18:02 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:41 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:12 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:37 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Mantis is a step behind and knows it.
20:31 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.
21:15 Fester only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
21:49 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.
22:20 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Fester!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
22:43 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
23:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mantis GGs!Mantis types it out: GG.
Mantis taps out. Fester's mid game was simply better.
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■ Mantis
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■ Mantis
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Play-by-play (179 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Blue Fester spawning at s2 and Purple Mantis spawning at s1.We're underway — Fester spawns at s2, Mantis answers from s1.
0:35 Fester gets 12 Pool against Mantis's 1 Rax Gas.Fester commits to 12 Pool; Mantis answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
0:50 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
1:18 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Attempting to end the game, Fester moves out with his armies.Fester has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:59 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:57 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.
3:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:41 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:06 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:24 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
4:43 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:01 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:58 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Fester commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
6:07 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:49 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:56 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:23 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:21 With some nice micro, Fester successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
8:29 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:52 After that battle, Fester destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Fester cuts Mantis's army in half.
9:14 Both Fester and Mantis appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Fester and Mantis yet.
9:52 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:01 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
10:36 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:44 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:27 Fester failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
11:58 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:19 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.
— The mid game —
12:46 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:17 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
13:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:02 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Fester is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Fester. The push continues.
14:23 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.
14:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
15:05 Fester harasses Mantis and gets ahead of the game.Mantis looks away for one second and Fester makes him pay for it.
15:28 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Fester's economy.Mantis knocks, Fester answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:42 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:09 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:30 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
17:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:25 With beautiful placement, Fester successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Fester holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
17:40 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.
18:11 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
18:35 What a pity! Fester 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.Fester goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:56 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:49 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.
20:12 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
20:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Fester's army.Mantis clips Fester's army — real damage, but Fester fights on.
20:58 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Fester's economy.Mantis knocks, Fester answers. No damage done.
21:05 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
21:26 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.
21:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:29 Fester's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Mantis's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Fester holds Mantis.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:36 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.
23:14 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:23 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Fester.Mantis knocks, Fester answers. No damage done.
23:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Fester starts moving out.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:14 Fester's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.Base for base, they're level — Fester and Mantis match each other.
24:44 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
24:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:15 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.
25:54 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Fester — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:13 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:31 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
27:03 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:50 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
27:59 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.
28:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:57 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Fester!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
29:20 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:45 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:52 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:22 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.
30:45 Fester's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Mantis has enough M&M to prevent Fester from further poking in!Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
31:09 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:24 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:58 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
32:33 Fester backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Fester.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:51 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
33:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
33:47 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Fester.Mantis goes for the raid — Fester is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:01 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Fester's economy.Mantis knocks, Fester answers. No damage done.
34:23 Fester moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
34:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
35:17 Mantis's marines forced Fester's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Fester.
35:47 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.
36:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:28 Fester must macro up quickly or Mantis will just roll him over!Fester is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
36:47 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
37:21 Mantis starts expanding.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
37:42 Fester starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
38:01 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:52 Mantis was out-microed by Fester and loses all his attacking forces.Fester holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
39:04 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.
39:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:55 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Fester's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Fester's foundation.
40:13 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
40:44 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
41:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:17 Fester's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Mantis has enough M&M to prevent Fester from further poking in!Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
41:51 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.
42:20 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
42:45 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
42:54 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:47 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Fester's units.Fester's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
43:58 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.
44:23 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.
44:46 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Fester.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Fester shuts the door on Mantis.
— The late game —
45:21 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Fester commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Fester moves out to end it.
45:34 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
46:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:22 Mantis scans, the lurkers die, and Fester's push is over.Fester throws the endgame army in and Mantis simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:37 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.
47:15 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.
47:37 What a pity! Fester 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.Fester knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
47:59 Fester moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Fester has built comes forward at once.
48:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
48:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:12 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Fester holds and Mantis falls back.Mantis throws the endgame army in and Fester simply refuses to lose.
49:34 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:59 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:22 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Fester's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Fester's foundation.
50:33 Fester's army is small compared to Mantis!Fester needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
50:50 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Fester commits everything.Everything Fester has built comes forward at once.
51:25 Mantis creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
51:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:14 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Mantis's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Fester breaks Mantis late.
52:23 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:49 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
53:19 Zerglings ran past Mantis's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Fester!Beautiful harassment from Fester. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:44 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Fester commits everything.This is the big one — Fester commits the late-game army.
54:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
54:32 Mantis scans, the lurkers die, and Fester's push is over.Fester throws the endgame army in and Mantis simply refuses to lose.
54:56 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:04 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
55:32 Both Fester and Mantis appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Fester and Mantis match each other.
55:59 Mantis's army is small compared to Fester!Mantis needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
56:29 Mantis creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
56:41 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:00 Fester could not break the tank line, and Mantis is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Fester late.
57:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:59 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:25 Plague first, then the charge — Fester goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Fester moves out to end it.
58:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
59:05 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Fester has to run.Fester throws the endgame army in and Mantis simply refuses to lose.
59:27 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
59:51 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.
60:04 Fester having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Fester looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Mantis defeats Fester, settled in the late game.
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■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Orange Fester spawning at s2 and Teal Mantis spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Fester at s2, Mantis at s1.
0:52 Mantis gets 14 CC against Fester's 12 Pool.Fester commits to 12 Pool; Mantis answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:26 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
2:17 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:37 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:29 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:53 Mantis kills off Fester's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Fester's front door.
5:17 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:12 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.
6:52 Currently, neither Fester nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Fester and Mantis match each other.
7:21 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
8:08 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:49 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:18 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
10:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:27 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!Fester wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
11:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.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.
12:36 Attempting to end the game, Fester moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
— The late game —
13:17 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:38 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Fester commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:04 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.
15:43 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:34 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
17:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Fester taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Fester taps.
GG. Mantis closes it out over Fester.
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■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Red Fester spawning at s2 and Green Mantis spawning at s1.Fester takes s2 in Red; across the map, Mantis settles in at s1 in Green.
0:35 Mantis gets Bunker Rush against Fester's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Fester, Bunker Rush from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:15 Mantis decides to cheese today.Mantis isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Mantis is far ahead.
1:54 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Mantis attacks Fester.All or nothing: Mantis's gamble arrives at Fester's base.
2:16 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
2:44 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:27 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
3:57 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
4:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:00 With some nice micro, Fester successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
5:24 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.
6:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
6:33 Mantis must macro up quickly or Fester will just roll him over!Mantis is badly outgunned — Fester's force is a size larger.
7:08 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:49 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:21 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:36 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
9:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
10:01 The battle outcome favors Fester as Mantis's armies melt into Fester's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Fester marches on.
10:13 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:46 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.
11:36 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:37 Mismicro from Mantis gave opportunity to Fester! Fester is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Fester as the game develops.
12:58 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
14:19 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
14:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:14 Nice control from Fester! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Fester is far ahead.
15:56 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.
— The late game —
16:09 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
16:56 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:22 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:51 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
18:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:57 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
19:36 Mantis lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Fester — more than half the force is gone.
20:12 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.
🎙 It's all going Fester's way right now.
20:34 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!That's it. Mantis looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Fester takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
66 games
Fester
33 – 33
Mantis