Stop What You Are Doing And Watch This Naval Game! 

I super underestimated Drake on this map, the global damage just stacks so well in HF. Some random thoughts (spoilers): -- -- -- - My whole game plan revolved around stopping the airports since even with drake/sturm having weaker air units, the airports are necessary to defend the solo bases. - Every normal power from Talose was kinda forced to not fall behind. Every time it wasn't a super was really good for me since delaying future powers was really important. - I goofed hard giving up that port near my base, I probably could/should have built a battleship. - I don't think i was ever worried about my base but I was worried about failing to take Talose's base, so many sketchy walls during that siege. - If Talose had gotten the com tower that might have been enough to stop the NE base steal and win the game. - I did want the SE airport but T copter would never get there with the black boat blocking. - I joined SOOOO many units that game. A third of my units lost were due to joins to refuel or gain back funds. - Pretty sure the day limit was 35 and even with no day limit I liked my position at the end. I was behind on unit value by a fair bit, I had WAY more unit production and only really had to fight on one front. - Definitely one of my favorite games in recent memory. Well played Talose, I'm looking forward to a rematch sometime!

The video skips to day 4 around 7:07. At first I thought this was just a glitch on my end but I reloaded the video and the skip is in the video itself.

Manga: Day 7, We haven’t seen any naval units yet. Black Boat: Am I a joke to you?

32:31 Both players defending their Northern bases with Megatanks. Both knew it would cost 100k value to break it. But killmefirst knew what he wanted and *took it*. That was the difference.

Kilmefirst showing what a man's persistence looks like with that base capture in the top right, talk about impressive. Things just started building into an avalanche from there, which was impressive because of how behind Sturm was throughout much of the game until that point. Great game.

Mangs the choice of Warcraft: Orcs and Humans music over this video just completely made my day. I haven't heard it in literally 25 years. Absolutely works for this video too. And the Warcraft 2 Music being played over a naval battle? *Chef's Kiss*

The rule is: Naval = like without seeing. We really really need more weird AW battles, that was the essence when we used to play with friends on the cartridge, I personally would change completely naval units, we all know that they suck, it makes no sense to keep them sucking if they have changed half of the COs for the tiers.

Naval battles? What a rare occasion. Its usually air and ground battles with occasional naval use in HF matches. And at high levels too...

What an absolutely INSANE game worth watching. My thoughts (Spoilers) -- -- -- As a viewer, at first, watching this match, I was like oh shit. Kilmefirst is way ahead, he's killing it. And then the drake powers came in repeatedly and i was like wow. Global damage is really doing a lot of heavy lifting, and these meteors aren't getting any value. Damn. I almost felt mad, because I thought Kilmefirst was doing his micro just way better,and then powers blew it out of the water. But that's advance wars in a way. In the mid game, once that port was taken and the north east base was defended, it felt impossible for Talose to lose. I watched wave after wave of global damage, and Kilmefirst's value dropping, as that -20 ATK (-10% ty com tower), struggled to dent the Megatanks. And then when it did, new ones were made. About 30~ min in, I was like wow this sucks. Is there any reason to watch the rest of the video? This is a stomp. But, I was again, wrong. I think the gradual reinforcements from Kilmes's position overwhelmed Talos who simply couldn't reinforce as easily, and over time, he overwhelmed him. I'm not 100% sure what happened really, but I think the blown up 5HP Megatank was the decisive blow (instead of deleting/rebuilding) it. Then, as mangs said, it seemed to rapidly shift in the other direction, as Kilme captured a ton of stuff, and Talose was on the backfoot to try and go somewhere else. Still typically ahead in value, but having lost the race for the property war in the end, which was wild. Pleasantly surprised that my expectations were subverted TWICE, in the middle of damn cool naval battle, where we saw ALL kinds of units fighting each other, on a sick ass map that's mixed base. 10/10, definitely worth the title of the youtube video.

I will say, I always root for the Sturm player in any game he's in, it's rare to see him and he's my favorite CO, Regardless, absolutely amazing match a real mudslinging brawl to the bitter end. I really though talose had it and then in a few days the tempo of the match completely shifted. Super fun to watch

I am a simple man. I see Sturm, I click video. ♥

I was watching your civ 5 as sturm video, but the title didn’t seem to Leave any questions Speaking of which, that civilization game is fricking awesome, it inspired me to play my own sturm game

My guy, you just gained so many cool points from me for playing Warcraft II music in the background. Only the real ones know and appreciate that game.

Im a simple man. I see Mangs telling me to drop everything I do and watch a naval game, I do.

Genuinely one of the most insane matches I've ever seen with such a strong to and fro from each player. I had no idea who was going to win till the end.

Props to Mangs for using some of the best ship-themed OSTs available in Warcraft for this, match always a good time to hear it, so iconic and fitting, can't wait to watch this and have a good time.

High funds and huge map should have a higher day limit IMO

Alright egg no problem 😊

Talose was so damn tough to kill on mid game, actually seing cruisers boosting copters made me feel like Sami's Battle Mistery (the one of protecting the infantry from Drake)

46:25 This is, I think, the quintessential example of the difference between "This unit is Bad" versus "This unit is Niche". A Carrier isn't the best unit in every situation, but in those situations where it is a good unit, it is easily one of the best possible. On a map swarming with Air threats, the ability to essentially reach out and delete one on demand is undeniably useful once you have the means to provide it the security it needs to work. As soon as Naval dominance was secured, the Carrier was an inevitability. Absolutely phenomenal match.

“Done building ship.”

Mom asks me to stop playing watch dogs and go to the bathroom : I don't care 😤 Mangs asks me to drop everything and watch turn-based strategy for 1 hour flat : Yes sir 🙇‍♂️

Bravo kilmefirst turned the tide of battle in the last few turns especially seeing how drake had the top half of the map locked with battle ships bravo good game

37:10 actual bopter boost moment

Another great choice of background music, you really know your classics :D .

This really was Drake’s fight ta lose. Crazy back and forth game…

Another great replay with commentary Mangs. A very fun and interesting game to follow. A suggestion to maybe making your replays even better, is to use a second screen where you can use a damage calculator (Because as we know we can't use it during a replay). This way you can find out if it was luck or not if an attack was lucky or not. Keep up the great work!

this match had some of the craziest master baiting action ive ever seen on this platform, insane

This was absolutely insane!

On a big map like this Drake's Super power is usually going to be more valuable than Sturm's, and it costs less too. Sturm was fighting uphill here. The second SCOPs of the match really highlight this. Drake hits every enemy unit, deals around 80k of value, and weakens units on the frontlines. Sturm's meteor gets baited, only hits two units for 35k value, and they weren't on the frontlines. Not great for him...

Loved the choice of Warcraft 2 OST.

I love Mangs excitement over Cruiser Boosting.

What an absolutely fantastic match!

I'm in the middle of learning substation equipment right now, I guess work can wait.

Talose Rocket was the real MVP, it lasted the entire battle

Talose is one of those players I always root for. All his matches from Mangs cups are great

Appreciate the warcraft 2 music for a naval match. good call Mangs, had a good laugh when i heard the human music start up

Mangs, You're the best! I just had to subscribe!

Mangs is an irl Black Belt lolol, so when he commanded I stop what I was doing to watch, I was hastily compliant lolol! Sometimes I forget I’m a combat veteran 🇺🇸 and that that training lingers in you. I feel like Mangs is a core part of our community…I’m happy to get this content directive…better not suck Egg. ✌🏾😎👾❤️

Thumps up for Warcraft 2 Music!

Ayyyy, what a wild game and great coverage! Huge GG to Talose!

An absolutely grueling battle to the end, I never saw that turnaround coming. Peak music choice Mangs!

What a wild match! so many back and forths in position, and super interesting use of little seen mechanics.

This might be my favorite Advance Wars match I've ever watched.

Alright i listened to the title and stopped. The funeral procession was REALLY angry though.

Technically, we did have an Air/Naval in the form of Greyfield in Days of Ruin. He also had the only power remotely related to money.

23:46 That artillery could deal 64%-71% damage. So depending on how much HP the infantry had, (AWBW only shows HP in steps of 1-10 instead od 1-100, which is the correct way. (AWBW really should change that, even though the AW series always did it this way.)) it may have had a chance to survive. On a full 70% health if would have been a 75% chance to survive.

Absolute gameplay masterclass from Talose and Kilmefirst! And from Mangs when it comes to reviewing and commenting the match.

Hi Mangs. I have something interesting to tell you about advanced wars. We both know the silly movements of the AI in advanced wars right?. What if I tell you it was programmed to move as if Fog of War is present?.. field training 5 it stops right in front of the cities.. it does so so that it does not get - trapped- like it could possibly have been in a fog situation. It doesn't see your tank is going to close off the bridge. Nell hints at checking the enemy range so we know the tanks should force you to defend and sacrifice the cities. Also the game is also designed to teach you not to rely on tanks so much and really focus on developing indirect combat skill. I know you don't score high that way but it is more "advanced"

Mangs, This made me laugh so hard, thanks for sharing!

Operaing Surgeon when reading the title : "Well -" *Patient Dies*

I come as fast as possible! I can't miss out on an AWBW video!

i'm mildly triggered at how imbalanced the global damage feels in this circumstance. but i guess it wasn't a game-changer.

Babe wake Up, Manga Uploaded a full hour of AWBW commented gameplay that Features Sturm in a naval Match!!!

Great game for us viewers

omg 6:18 great pick for music! Warcraft 2 music is so good for this.

7:04 I feel like I just had a stroke but no just weird editing

28:08 not sure why this battle copter didn't attack. I figured it was because of power bit it is hardly a factor at that point, thej i figured it was to help prevent some sort of wall break. The more i look at it, the more i think it is just a misclick. If anyone knows a reason why this would be intentional i am all ears. Btw, these big battles are way more fun to watch.

7:05 what happened? There was a sudden jump in match

@7:05 did anyone else see that time skip? did I just have a stroke?

DRAKE BROS

All Hail Lord Sturm! And i'm not Hawke...Trust me.

The married fire emblem tuber gave me a command and I must follow... Let's see if it goes the same the other direction. Mangs! Stop everything you are doing and read En Perpetua: The Ziegfried Saga on Royal Road.

sturm is muh boi

Yes papa mangs

That was an exciting match.

You cant win with one airport vs 4 airports.

Didn't know they gave Sturm 2 CO powers in this version. Is this a recent change?

Been a while. I think. At least for me.

Jeg kunne ikke motstå den kommandoen!

It tier 3 vs tier 0

what a game, congrats to both players

With you using warcraft 2 music. did you ever play warcraft?

BANGS. WHERE. IS. THE. WEDDING. VIDEO. THAT. YOU. PROMISED?

Mango is now the 'Jeff Stirling' of AWBW commentary now

Sorry teacher i have to give up this test Mangs asked me to see this naval battle NOW!

Thank you for another video JANGS

Sounds good will do

Thoughts after getting to the end (Spoilers) .. .. If it was a "naval battle" it was certainly a one-sided one. I honestly think it shows just how bad naval units are from a cost-to-utility perspective. The carriers that you applauded didn't stop the bombers in the end. The battleships couldn't break the megatanks. The real MVP units were actually the bombers, which is just sad. Really wishing for a "Balanced Wars" with the homebrew Destroyer unit and reduced naval costs.

I was going to sleep, so now I stopped going to sleep to watch this match. Hoping it won't disappoint.

Ah yes, Warcraft 2 Music. oh boy im as excited as i was for Last Promise !

One of talose's turn is missing at 52 min 😅

No spoilers but i wasn't exactly surprised

i still hate how sturm works in awbw

This just nuts.

Nice!

Drake + Eagle ship❤ They adopt for their shared love of sky and sea

does mangs know you can calculate in your head how much damage typhoon does

Has anyone thought to make bridges destroyable like pipe seams.

That meteor at 35:50 makes no sense

What music do you use in your videos? Whatever it is you've definitely made a good choice in background music

What happened day 23-23?

Okay, Mangs. I stopped what I was doing. What's going on?

51:50 skipping over / cutting out a full turn of Talose during the endgame - I'm not a fan of that.

I wouldn't have bet on killmefirst but GG

Killmefirst was ahead when it came to capture anyway at day 20 or so, because he could have built 2 Tcopter to get the remaining airport and city making him ahead of Talose once the 30 day limit reach + he copuld then try to reach Talose city on the south right corner so he got time to do so.

Just stopped playing Pokemon emerald to watch this naval game

If kilmefirst just keep the first Mega tank alive in the north east base and just chip it, Talose would lose so much funds in repairs for it.

i dunwanna

Just stopped. Thanks for redirecting my attention to something important, Mangs Mangs