Games
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■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:12 Fester spawns in Orange at s1 while Mantis spawns in White at s2.Fester in Orange at s1. Mantis in White at s2. The map is set.
0:34 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 —
1:11 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:46 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:51 Fester failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
4:16 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.
4:43 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:06 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:42 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Fester's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Fester right now.
6:11 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:14 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.
7:59 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Fester's army.Mantis cuts Fester's army in half.
8:27 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:58 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
9:17 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
9:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:28 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.
10:47 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
11:30 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:04 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.
12:25 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
13:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:34 Fester failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
14:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
14:28 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Fester's army.Mantis cuts Fester's army in half.
15:00 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
15:24 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:08 Fester decides to expand.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Fester has left on the field.
16:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:08 Fester's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mantis continues pressuring with his marines!Fester wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
17:23 Mantis only destroyed about half of Fester's army.Mantis cuts Fester's army in half.
18:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
18:33 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:04 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
— The late game —
19:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:03 Fester was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Fester commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
🎙 It's all going Mantis's way right now.
20:44 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.
21:04 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:41 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:13 Fester having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Fester taps.
That's the game: Mantis defeats Fester, settled in the early game.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Fester spawning at s2 and Teal Mantis spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Fester at s2, Mantis at s1.
0:46 Mantis gets 1 Rax FE against Fester's 12 Pool.Fester commits to 12 Pool; Mantis answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:05 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Fester moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:57 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:17 It seems like Fester has more units than Mantis!Fester's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
4:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:28 Mantis failed to kill off Fester's defending zerglings.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
5:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:24 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.
6:05 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
6:39 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
7:17 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:32 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:55 With beautiful placement, Fester successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Fester takes the fight on his terms and sends Mantis home with nothing.
9:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
9:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:20 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:55 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
11:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:56 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:26 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
13:02 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:38 At the moment, Fester seems to have more units than Mantis.Fester's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
14:10 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
14:41 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:18 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:11 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
16:51 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.
17:14 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:59 Mantis's command center has been destroyed by Fester.Mantis's expansion burns — Fester tears it down.
18:21 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
19:00 Attempting to end the game, Fester moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
19:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:07 The battle outcome favors Fester as Mantis's armies melt into Fester's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Fester. The push continues.
20:27 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
21:07 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
21:27 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 It's all going Fester's way right now.
22:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mantis GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Mantis taps.
That's the game: Fester defeats Mantis, settled in the early game.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns in Blue at s2 while Mantis spawns in Purple at s1.We're underway — Fester spawns at s2, Mantis answers from s1.
0:40 Mantis gets 1 Rax Gas against Fester's 12 Hatch.Fester commits to 12 Hatch; Mantis answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:28 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:09 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:34 In terms of army size, Fester is behind Mantis!Fester is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
4:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:42 Fester failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
5:19 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
5:50 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:32 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
6:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:37 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Fester's zergling pressure.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
8:08 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
8:41 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:11 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:44 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:22 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:43 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Fester's front door.
12:09 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
12:54 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.
🎙 Mantis has built a commanding army lead — Fester needs something special here.
13:22 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:56 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
14:36 It seems like Mantis has more units than Fester!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Fester should not take this fight.
15:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
15:35 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Fester's zergling pressure.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
16:08 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.
16:54 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
17:26 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Fester has left on the field.
18:33 Fester failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
19:02 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:33 After that battle, Mantis destroyed more than half of Fester's army.Mantis shreds the better part of Fester's army in one engagement.
20:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Fester taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Fester taps.
Fester taps out. Mantis's early game was simply better.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (60 lines)
0:16 The Purple Fester spawns at s1 while Blue Mantis spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Fester at s1, Mantis at s2.
0:37 Mantis opens 2 Rax FE against Fester's 12 Hatch.Fester shows 12 Hatch — Mantis has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Fester moves out with his armies.Fester has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:36 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:35 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
3:58 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:42 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.
5:10 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
5:31 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:11 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:37 Fester might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Mantis did.Fester needs an expansion soon or Mantis's economy simply wins this.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:52 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
7:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:55 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.
8:31 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
8:54 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:37 Nice placement by Fester, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
11:02 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:21 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
12:05 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
12:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:57 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
13:20 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.
13:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
14:21 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
14:57 Currently, neither Fester nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Fester and Mantis yet.
15:30 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
🎙 Fester edges ahead on army strength.
15:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:25 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Fester is continuing to push across the map!Mantis's army evaporates. Fester doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Fester's force dwarfs what Mantis has left on the field.
16:45 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
17:12 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.
17:40 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
18:21 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
18:48 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
19:13 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.
19:54 Mantis failed to kill off Fester's defending zerglings.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
20:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
20:51 Mantis lost more than half of his army in that battle.Fester limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 It's all going Fester's way right now.
21:10 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
22:14 Fester's well-placed lurkers caught Mantis's tanks and medics off-guard! Mantis's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Fester breaks Mantis's position.
22:47 Mantis seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Fester — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
23:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:47 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
24:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mantis taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Mantis taps.
Fester takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:14 Fester spawns in Yellow at s4 while Mantis spawns in Teal at s1.We're underway — Fester spawns at s4, Mantis answers from s1.
0:41 Fester gets 12 Pool against Mantis's 1 Rax FE.Fester shows 12 Pool — Mantis has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
2:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:42 Fester was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Fester commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
4:13 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.
4:26 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.
5:05 Mantis decides to expand.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:34 Fester decides to move out with his armies.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:00 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:37 Mantis has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Fester.Economically it's Mantis's game right now; Fester is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:08 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:10 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
8:19 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
8:56 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.
9:36 Fester moves out with his armies.Fester has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:50 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
10:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:01 Nice placement by Fester, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:16 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
11:49 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:22 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:49 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
13:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:52 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.
14:19 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.
14:59 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.
15:27 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.
— The mid game —
15:51 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:29 Mantis must macro up quickly or Fester will just roll him over!Mantis needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
16:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:16 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Fester is continuing to push across the map!Mantis's army evaporates. Fester doesn't even slow down.
17:42 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:24 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
18:41 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
— The late game —
19:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:37 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Fester as the game develops.
20:21 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.
20:36 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.
21:05 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
21:53 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Fester.Mantis knocks, Fester answers. No damage done.
22:20 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:40 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:31 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.
24:04 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Mantis is hanging on by a thread against Fester's army.
24:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!Mantis types it out: GG.
Mantis taps out. Fester's mid game was simply better.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns at s2 in Yellow while Mantis spawns at s1 in Red.Fester in Yellow at s2. Mantis in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:34 Mantis opens 14 CC against Fester's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Fester's 12 Hatch against Mantis's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:00 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
1:30 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:01 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:19 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
2:56 Fester must macro up quickly or Mantis will just roll him over!Fester is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
3:36 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.
4:03 Mantis kills off Fester's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Fester's front door.
4:31 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.
4:55 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.
5:22 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:54 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
6:10 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:09 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
7:48 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
8:32 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
9:10 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:30 The battle outcome favors Fester as Mantis's armies melt into Fester's armies' weapon fire!Mantis's army evaporates. Fester doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:56 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.
11:17 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.
11:46 Mantis is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Fester's army.Mantis is badly outgunned — Fester's force is a size larger.
12:24 Fester starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
12:40 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
13:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:34 Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
14:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:48 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.
14:57 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
15:36 Fester starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
16:00 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
16:32 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.
16:53 Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
17:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
17:47 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
18:24 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
18:48 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
19:45 Mantis kills off Fester's armies and continues pushing!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:20 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
20:52 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
21:15 Attempting to end the game, Fester moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
21:31 Fester's army is small compared to Mantis!Fester is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
22:13 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
22:34 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
22:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Fester is a step behind and knows it.
23:39 Mantis's marines forced Fester's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
23:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:32 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
24:44 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Fester.
25:23 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
25:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:27 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Fester's units!Fester's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
26:51 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:18 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.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Fester has left on the field.
27:34 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.
28:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Fester GGs!That's it. Fester looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Mantis defeats Fester, settled in the mid game.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns at s4 in Red while Mantis spawns at s2 in White.Fester takes s4 in Red; across the map, Mantis settles in at s2 in White.
0:44 Mantis gets 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 —
1:08 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
1:43 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
3:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:02 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:22 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.
5:09 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.
5:41 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
5:57 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:46 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:19 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Fester is a step behind and knows it.
7:38 Currently, neither Fester nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Fester and Mantis match each other.
8:11 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.
8:58 Mantis kills off Fester's zerglings with his marines!Fester wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
9:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
10:01 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.
10:30 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:26 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!Fester wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
12:03 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Fester has left on the field.
12:27 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.
13:02 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:44 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
14:13 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:22 Mantis kills off Fester's zerglings with his marines!Fester wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
15:46 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Fester's army.Half of Fester's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
16:17 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.
17:04 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Fester has left on the field.
17:33 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:34 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Fester's units!Fester's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
19:13 Fester lost more than half of his army in that battle.Mantis limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:36 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.
20:14 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.
Mantis takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
66 games
Fester
34 – 32
Mantis