Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (173 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns in Red at s1 while Mantis spawns in Green at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Fester at s1, Mantis at s2.
0:35 Fester opens 12 Hatch against Mantis's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Fester's 12 Hatch against Mantis's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:57 Fester starts expanding.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
1:23 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 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.
2:15 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:58 Mantis was out-microed by Fester and loses all his attacking forces.Fester takes the fight on his terms and sends Mantis home with nothing.
3:13 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
3:42 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.
3:55 Fester decides to start pushing across the map.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:14 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:39 Fester's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Fester's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
5:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:30 With some nice micro, Fester successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
6:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:14 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.
6:31 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:54 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:28 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
7:56 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
8:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:29 Fester failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:50 Fester destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Fester takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
9:27 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.
9:49 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:05 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:02 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.
11:23 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.
11:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
12:14 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:28 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
12:47 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:30 Mantis's marines forced Fester's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
13:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:13 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:47 Fester decides to start pushing across the map.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:34 Fester was unable to break through Mantis's M&M group.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Slight advantage Mantis as the game develops.
15:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Fester destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Fester takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
16:16 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:39 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:11 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
17:29 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Fester goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:59 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Fester!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
18:06 Fester's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.Base for base, they're level — Fester and Mantis match each other.
18:43 Mantis dropped some marines into Fester's mineral line!Fester looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
18:50 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Fester.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:21 Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:07 Mantis seemed like winning the battle but when Fester's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Fester won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Fester holds Mantis.
20:33 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.
20:47 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.
21:26 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:33 At the moment, Fester seems to have more units than Mantis.Count the units: Fester has the edge over Mantis right now.
22:05 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Mantis's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Fester chips away at Mantis's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:48 Eager to end the game, Fester moves out with his armies.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:06 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.
23:28 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.
24:01 Fester kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Fester. The push continues.
24:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Fester destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Fester takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
24:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
25:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Fester. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
25:24 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:53 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Fester knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:11 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
26:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Mantis's economy is suffering!Mantis looks away for one second and Fester makes him pay for it.
27:08 Fester's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Fester's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
27:34 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
27:52 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.
28:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:44 Mantis stimpacked his marines and sliced through Fester's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Fester's position.
29:02 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.
29:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:47 Mantis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
30:13 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.
30:24 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:49 Fester decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
31:24 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
32:12 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Fester's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Fester's position.
32:19 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
32:44 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:16 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
33:36 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
34:04 At the moment, neither Fester nor Mantis is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
34:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
34:37 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Mantis's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Fester breaks Mantis late.
35:08 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.
35:23 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.
36:00 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Fester goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:16 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Fester is moving out!Everything Fester has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:43 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
37:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:30 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.
37:42 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.
38:08 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.
38:25 Mantis moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
38:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:28 Mantis's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Fester.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Fester late.
39:35 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Fester's army.Mantis cuts Fester's army in half.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:04 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.
40:24 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Fester.
40:43 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Mantis starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
41:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:32 Mantis's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Fester.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Fester late.
42:04 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
42:22 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.
42:53 Fester's army is small compared to Mantis!Fester needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
43:21 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:37 Plague first, then the charge — Fester goes for the throat.This is the big one — Fester commits the late-game army.
43:55 Mantis creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
44:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:43 The tank line advances and Fester's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Mantis is winning this.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Fester late.
45:12 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
45:39 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.
45:50 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.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:11 Plague first, then the charge — Fester goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Fester moves out to end it.
46:39 Mantis moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:15 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Fester home with nothing.
47:45 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:30 In terms of army size, Fester is behind Mantis!Fester needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
48:59 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Fester commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Fester moves out to end it.
49:21 Mantis creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
49:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:05 Irradiate on the defilers! Mantis watches Fester's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:22 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.
51:00 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.
51:15 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Mantis's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Fester chips away at Mantis's foundation.
51:33 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Fester is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Fester moves out to end it.
51:58 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Mantis starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
52:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:40 Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Fester home with nothing.
53:02 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.
53:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:46 Mantis moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
54:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:42 Fester could not break the tank line, and Mantis is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Fester late.
55:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
55:19 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.
55:45 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Mantis pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
56:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
56:40 Fester could not break the tank line, and Mantis is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
🎙 It's all going Mantis's way right now.
56:58 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
57:19 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.
57:38 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
58:15 Fester having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Fester types it out: GG.
Mantis takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns in Yellow at s2 while Mantis spawns in Orange at s3.Fester takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Mantis settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:32 Fester opens 12 Hatch against Mantis's 1 Rax Gas.Fester shows 12 Hatch — Mantis has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 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.
2:20 Fester decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:00 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:16 Mantis appears to have more army than Fester!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Fester should not take this fight.
3:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:35 Nice control from Fester! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
4:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
5:34 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
6:12 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
6:41 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
7:04 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:37 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
8:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:41 Nice control from Fester! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
9:27 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:02 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.
10:20 Fester moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Fester crosses the map with everything.
10:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:25 Fester kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Fester. The push continues.
11:59 After that battle, Fester destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Fester took it apart.
🎙 The scales tip toward Fester — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:32 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:09 Fester moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
13:34 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.
14:04 Nice control from Fester! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
14:42 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
15:10 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:59 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:24 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:53 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Fester is far ahead.
17:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:05 Fester's zerglings surround Mantis's marines and kills it off!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
18:24 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
19:42 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
20:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, 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 (121 lines)
0:12 The Blue Fester spawns at s2 while Yellow Mantis spawns at s1.Fester in Blue at s2. Mantis in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:44 Fester opens 12 Pool against Mantis's 2 Rax FE.Fester shows 12 Pool — Mantis has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:51 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
1:28 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Fester decides to start pushing across the map.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:18 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:58 Fester failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
3:22 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.
3:50 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.
4:27 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
4:47 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:04 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:29 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:25 Fester was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Fester home with nothing.
6:52 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.
7:14 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.
7:29 Fester's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Fester and Mantis yet.
8:11 Fester decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
8:23 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:11 Mantis failed to kill off Fester's defending zerglings.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:40 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 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.
10:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Fester starts moving out.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
10:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:25 Mantis has enough marines to deal with Fester's zergling pressure.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
11:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:18 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:33 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
12:59 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:25 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:51 Fester decides to expand.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
14:35 Fester was unable to break through Mantis's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Fester.
15:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:26 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
16:00 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
16:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:46 Fester backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Fester.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
17:16 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:39 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
17:57 Fester decides to start pushing across the map.Fester has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:28 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:17 Fester was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
19:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
19:59 Mantis destroyed about half of Fester's army after that battle.Half of Fester's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
20:35 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 knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
🎙 Slight advantage Mantis as the game develops.
20:58 Fester's army is small compared to Mantis!Fester needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
21:24 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
21:37 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:56 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.
22:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:01 Mantis's superior marine control beat up all of Fester's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Fester's position.
23:28 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
23:44 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.
24:10 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:41 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.
24:58 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.
25:20 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.
25:50 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:19 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.
26:37 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Fester!Mantis needs production, fast; Fester's army has outgrown his.
26:55 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:20 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
27:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:12 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.
28:33 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.
29:04 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
29:29 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:47 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:49 Mantis's M&M ball is rolling over Fester's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Fester's position.
31:15 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.
31:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Fester destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Fester takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:03 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.
32:21 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:47 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
33:21 Currently, Fester and Mantis appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Fester and Mantis are level.
33:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:00 Mantis was out-microed by Fester and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Fester cleans it up.
34:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:00 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
35:21 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:49 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:31 Fester had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Mantis to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Fester holds Mantis.
36:48 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.
37:22 After that battle, Fester destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Fester cuts Mantis's army in half.
37:56 Fester appears to have more army than Mantis!Fester's army is visibly the bigger one — Mantis should not take this fight.
— The late game —
38:03 Mantis creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
38:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
39:08 Irradiate on the defilers! Mantis watches Fester's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Fester late.
🎙 Fester is a step behind and knows it.
39:29 Mantis only destroyed about half of Fester's army.Half of Fester's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
39:45 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.
40:15 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Fester. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
40:48 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Mantis starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
40:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
41:25 Fester could not break the tank line, and Mantis is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
41:49 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:19 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
42:41 Mantis destroys Fester's hatchery, denying expansions.Fester's expansion burns — Mantis tears it down.
🎙 It's all going Mantis's way right now.
43:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Fester GGs!Fester types it out: GG.
GG. Mantis closes it out over Fester.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
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Play-by-play (140 lines)
0:08 The Yellow Fester spawns at s2 while Red Mantis spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Fester at s2, Mantis at s1.
0:30 Mantis gets 1 Rax Gas against Fester's 12 Pool.Fester commits to 12 Pool; Mantis answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:05 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 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.
2:03 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:52 Fester failed to break through Mantis's marine defense line.Fester's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
3:21 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.
3:45 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.
4:14 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:33 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:05 Fester's army is small compared to Mantis!Fester needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
5:24 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:08 Mantis failed to kill off Fester's defending zerglings.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
6:25 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:15 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:40 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:02 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:49 Fester failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:23 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.
9:50 With excellent skills and micro, Fester managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
10:15 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:22 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:59 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
11:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:32 Nice placement by Fester, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Fester holds the early rush without blinking.
12:04 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:25 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.
13:00 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:16 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
13:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
14:03 Fester backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
14:18 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.
14:54 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
15:06 Fester decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
15:47 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.
15:54 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:43 Fester backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
17:19 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
18:05 Fester is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Mantis's army.Fester needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
18:31 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
18:42 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:35 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:05 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.
20:30 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.
20:37 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Fester.
21:11 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:34 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:03 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:44 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.
23:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
🎙 Fester is a step behind and knows it.
23:27 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.
23:53 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
24:25 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
24:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:18 Fester was unable to break through Mantis's M&M group.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
25:37 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:01 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:29 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.
26:47 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:27 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.
27:51 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:20 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Fester while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
28:46 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Fester!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
29:15 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Fester's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Fester's foundation.
29:22 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:58 Eager to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:17 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
30:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
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.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Fester.
31:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
31:50 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:18 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Fester.Mantis goes for the raid — Fester is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:39 Mantis's cloaked wraith did not do much to Fester's economy.Mantis knocks, Fester answers. No damage done.
33:09 Fester has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Mantis.Fester's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
33:20 Mantis is still going ahead with his harassment!Mantis wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
33:57 Nice try from Mantis to harass Fester, but Fester's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Fester; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:09 Fester moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
34:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:55 Fester was unable to break through Mantis's M&M group.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
35:27 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:48 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Fester's army.Half of Fester's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
— The late game —
36:19 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.
36:33 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:00 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Fester's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Fester right now.
37:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:01 Fester had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Mantis to fall back.Fester absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
38:17 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.
38:35 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.
39:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Fester! Mantis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Fester. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
39:28 Mantis harasses Fester's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Fester's foundation.
39:59 Fester decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:44 Mantis's marines forced Fester's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Fester gained nothing for the cost.
41:01 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:19 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
41:52 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
42:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:35 With beautiful placement, Fester successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.The attack shatters on Fester's line. Great positioning.
43:01 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:58 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
44:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:45 Mantis's marines forced Fester's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Fester.
🎙 Mantis has built a commanding army lead — Fester needs something special here.
44:52 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.
45:33 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:40 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
46:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:26 All of a sudden, Fester has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Fester's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Fester has left on the field.
47:01 Fester lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Mantis — more than half the force is gone.
47:25 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.
47:49 Mantis destroys Fester's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Fester watches Mantis level the expansion.
48:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Fester GGs!Fester types it out: GG.
Mantis takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (135 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Orange Fester spawning at s1 and Green Mantis spawning at s3.We're underway — Fester spawns at s1, Mantis answers from s3.
0:42 Mantis opens 2 Rax FE against Fester's 12 Pool.Fester commits to 12 Pool; Mantis answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:50 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Fester decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Fester pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
2:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:55 Mantis gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Fester's front door.
3:13 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
3:52 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:14 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
4:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:51 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.
5:33 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:49 About half of Fester's army has been decimated in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:14 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Fester goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:44 Fester desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:51 Mantis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
7:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
7:48 Fester was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
8:19 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:43 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:52 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:26 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:04 All of a sudden, Fester has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Fester's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
10:36 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.
10:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
11:32 Currently, neither Fester nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Fester and Mantis match each other.
11:57 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:04 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Mantis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:34 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:21 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
13:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:22 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:33 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:06 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:22 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.
15:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:23 Mantis successfully fends off Fester's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Fester home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:48 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.
17:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:24 Mantis dropped some marines into Fester's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
17:55 Fester's army is small compared to Mantis!Fester needs production, fast; Mantis's army has outgrown his.
18:24 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
18:36 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
19:10 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
19:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:55 Fester is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Mantis's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Fester breaks Mantis's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
20:40 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.
21:04 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
21:22 Fester places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Fester expands.
21:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:09 Fester's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Mantis's M&M had to back off.Fester absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
22:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:53 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:33 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:54 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Fester.Good instincts from Fester; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:25 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:57 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.
25:28 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.
25:48 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.
26:08 Fester successfully blocked Mantis from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Fester; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:39 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
27:00 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Fester.Good instincts from Fester; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:31 Fester brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:53 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
28:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:45 Fester was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Mantis's line. Great positioning.
29:11 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.
29:19 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.
29:56 Fester's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.Base for base, they're level — Fester and Mantis match each other.
30:17 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Fester!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Fester's foundation.
30:45 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:34 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.
31:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Fester — the losses are light.
32:08 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.
32:43 Fester harasses Mantis's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Fester. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
33:04 Mantis dropped some marines into Fester's mineral line!The raid lands — Mantis chips away at Fester's foundation.
33:29 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:00 Mantis now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:42 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.
34:57 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
35:27 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.
36:05 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.
36:21 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Fester.Good instincts from Fester; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:50 Fester is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Fester hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:58 Fester appears to have more army than Mantis!Count the units: Fester has the edge over Mantis right now.
37:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:49 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:27 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:46 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Fester starts moving out.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
39:54 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.
40:13 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
40:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
41:08 Fester decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Fester tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:38 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Fester — a lead, but not a safe one.
42:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:16 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.
42:36 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.
43:15 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.
43:42 Mantis tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Fester's armies.The base falls. Fester rips Mantis's economy back a full step.
43:53 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Fester starts the push.
44:26 Mantis is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Mantis starts the push.
44:36 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
45:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Fester as the game develops.
45:32 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.
46:03 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
46:26 After that battle, Fester destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Fester cuts Mantis's army in half.
46:35 Dropship! Dropship! Mantis drops some vultures into Fester's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mantis. Fester's economy takes a real hit.
47:16 Mantis having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap 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 (48 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns at s3 in Green while Mantis spawns at s1 in Teal.Fester in Green at s3. Mantis in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:51 Fester opens 12 Hatch against Mantis's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Fester, 14 CC from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:11 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Mantis starts expanding.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
2:14 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 Mantis decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
3:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:52 Mantis failed to kill off Fester's defending zerglings.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Fester's defense was already in place.
4:34 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.
5:08 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Fester pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:35 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:10 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
6:45 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:05 Fester is having a hard time catching up with Mantis's number of expansions.Fester is starving on bases while Mantis spreads across the map.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:46 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:46 Mantis was out-microed by Fester and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Fester's line. Great positioning.
9:10 After that battle, Fester still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:41 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Fester's force stays on that battlefield.
10:17 Fester's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
10:50 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
11:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:55 Nice control from Fester! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!Mantis wasn't ready. Fester's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:25 Fester only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Fester cuts Mantis's army in half.
13:06 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.
13:44 At the moment, Fester seems to have more units than Mantis.Count the units: Fester has the edge over Mantis right now.
14:16 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
14:35 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:14 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:25 Nice control from Fester! He killed Mantis's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Fester breaks Mantis's front door.
16:47 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.
🎙 Fester edges ahead on army strength.
17:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
17:52 Fester is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Fester tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:01 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.
19:38 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 —
19:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Fester seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:27 Fester starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Fester's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mantis taps out!Mantis types it out: GG.
Fester takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Fester
■ Mantis
army value
■ Fester
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Fester spawns at s2 in Teal while Mantis spawns at s3 in Orange.Fester takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Mantis settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:35 Fester opens 12 Hatch against Mantis's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Fester, 1 Rax Gas from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:20 Fester places down a hatchery.Quietly, Fester adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
2:05 Eager 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.
2:42 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Mantis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:51 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.
4:23 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:46 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 Fester with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Fester: the first units are already marching.
5:57 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
6:20 Fester's army is small compared to Mantis!Fester is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
6:42 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:40 Mantis kills off Fester's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Fester's front door.
8:19 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
9:01 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.
9:29 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
9:59 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester takes another base — the economy widens.
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.
10:54 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.
11:33 Mantis destroyed about half of Fester's army after that battle.Mantis cuts Fester's army in half.
🎙 Fester is a step behind and knows it.
11:59 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:36 Mantis starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
12:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:23 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.
14:03 Fester has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Fester keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:59 Mantis feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Mantis: the first units are already marching.
15:33 Fester places down a hatchery.Fester plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:04 Mantis starts expanding.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Fester is hanging on by a thread against Mantis's army.
16:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:11 Mantis kills off Fester's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Fester's way of life — Mantis marches on.
17:34 Fester lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
18:10 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.
18:25 Currently, neither Fester nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Fester and Mantis yet.
— The mid game —
18:57 Mantis is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Mantis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
20:10 Even sunken colonies didn't help Fester, Fester has to pull some drones to fight against Mantis's marines!Fester's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Fester is hanging on by a thread against Mantis's army.
20:39 Fester lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Mantis — more than half the force is gone.
20:58 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.
21:38 Fester tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mantis's defense line.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Fester GGs!Fester GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Mantis defeats Fester, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
66 games
Fester
34 – 32
Mantis