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■ Dynamicist
■ Hardback
army value
■ Dynamicist
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (303 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Red Dynamicist spawning at s3 and Purple Hardback spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Dynamicist at s3, Hardback at s2.
0:37 Dynamicist gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.Dynamicist commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with 1 Fact Double Expand.
— The early game —
0:44 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Quietly, Dynamicist adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:11 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:42 Dynamicist is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Dynamicist goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:53 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:26 Dynamicist's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Dynamicist and Hardback match each other.
2:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:02 Hardback's defending marines kills Dynamicist's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:16 Dynamicist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Dynamicist clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
3:54 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Dynamicist's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Dynamicist's army — real damage, but Dynamicist fights on.
4:13 Dynamicist decides to push out with his dragoon.Dynamicist goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:35 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:57 Dynamicist desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Dynamicist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:18 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:05 Dynamicist was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Dynamicist home with nothing.
6:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Dynamicist's army.Hardback clips Dynamicist's army — real damage, but Dynamicist fights on.
7:10 Dynamicist is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Dynamicist tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:19 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:05 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Dynamicist continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Dynamicist's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:18 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist takes another base — the economy widens.
9:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:53 Dynamicist is pushing out with his dragoons.Dynamicist tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:48 Hardback's defending marines kills Dynamicist's early goons.Dynamicist's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
10:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
11:18 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
11:50 Dynamicist brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Dynamicist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:10 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:44 Dynamicist's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!Dynamicist absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
13:21 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:49 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Dynamicist.Hardback knocks, Dynamicist answers. No damage done.
14:07 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:38 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:55 Dynamicist now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Dynamicist's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:48 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Dynamicist cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Dynamicist breaks Hardback's position.
16:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
16:24 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:41 Dynamicist is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Dynamicist needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
17:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:27 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Dynamicist.Good instincts from Dynamicist; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:54 Dynamicist decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Dynamicist tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:20 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist takes another base — the economy widens.
18:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:06 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Dynamicist is continuing to push across the map!Dynamicist wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
19:51 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:01 Dynamicist tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:29 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Dynamicist.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Dynamicist shuts the door on Hardback.
20:43 Dynamicist decides to move out with his armies.Dynamicist has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:39 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.
21:46 Dynamicist's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Dynamicist!The mid-game push crashes through — Dynamicist breaks Hardback's position.
22:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:08 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Dynamicist expands.
23:21 Dynamicist now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Dynamicist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:46 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
23:53 Currently, neither Dynamicist nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Dynamicist and Hardback yet.
24:33 The battle to decide the game begins!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.
24:44 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Dynamicist successfully defended his push!Dynamicist absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
25:16 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
25:50 Dynamicist now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Dynamicist starts the push.
26:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
26:25 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist takes another base — the economy widens.
26:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:23 Dynamicist was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Dynamicist home with nothing.
27:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:32 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Dynamicist.Hardback knocks, Dynamicist answers. No damage done.
28:47 Dynamicist now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Dynamicist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:25 Dynamicist micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Dynamicist breaks Hardback's position.
29:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:29 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Dynamicist.Hardback knocks, Dynamicist answers. No damage done.
30:51 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Dynamicist.Hardback goes for the raid — Dynamicist is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:18 Dynamicist has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Dynamicist starts the push.
31:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:54 Dynamicist went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Dynamicist gained nothing for the cost.
32:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:59 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Dynamicist!Dynamicist looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
33:29 Dynamicist now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Dynamicist starts the push.
33:42 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:20 Both Dynamicist and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Dynamicist and Hardback are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:44 With beautiful placement, Dynamicist successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Dynamicist takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
35:06 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
35:52 Dynamicist has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Dynamicist's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:21 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:08 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Dynamicist's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!Dynamicist absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
37:26 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Dynamicist destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Dynamicist takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
38:06 Dynamicist starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Dynamicist crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
38:34 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
38:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:18 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Dynamicist loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
39:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Dynamicist destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Dynamicist takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
40:29 Dynamicist has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Dynamicist has built comes forward at once.
40:49 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:35 Hardback kills off Dynamicist's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
41:42 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
42:32 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Dynamicist.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Dynamicist's economy simply wins this.
42:45 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
43:16 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
43:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
43:51 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Dynamicist's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:16 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
45:12 Dynamicist pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Dynamicist has built comes forward at once.
45:19 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
45:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:16 Dynamicist successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Dynamicist takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
46:27 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
47:14 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Dynamicist!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Dynamicist's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:34 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Dynamicist commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
47:51 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
48:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:45 Hardback kills off Dynamicist's armies and continues pushing!Dynamicist's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
49:04 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
49:45 In terms of army size, Dynamicist is behind Hardback!Dynamicist needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
50:01 Dynamicist has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Dynamicist has built comes forward at once.
50:33 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:09 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Dynamicist kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Dynamicist's late-game push decides it.
51:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
51:45 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:14 Dynamicist has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
52:37 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
53:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:20 Dynamicist kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Dynamicist. The push continues.
53:50 Dynamicist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Dynamicist clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:57 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:22 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
54:41 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
55:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:36 EMP lands on the arbiters! Dynamicist's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Dynamicist throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
55:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
56:24 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Dynamicist's army.Hardback clips Dynamicist's army — real damage, but Dynamicist fights on.
56:31 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Dynamicist.Hardback knocks, Dynamicist answers. No damage done.
56:56 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:29 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
57:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:03 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Dynamicist has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
58:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
58:55 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
59:02 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Dynamicist's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Dynamicist right now.
59:34 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Dynamicist commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
59:51 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
60:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:37 With beautiful placement, Dynamicist successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Dynamicist takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
60:50 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
61:36 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.Everything Dynamicist has built comes forward at once.
62:00 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
62:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
62:53 With beautiful placement, Dynamicist successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Dynamicist takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
63:18 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
63:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:56 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Dynamicist!Dynamicist looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
64:14 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
64:36 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
65:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:23 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Dynamicist.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
65:34 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
66:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
66:19 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.Everything Dynamicist has built comes forward at once.
66:41 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
67:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
67:33 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Dynamicist's zealots never reach the tanks.Dynamicist throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
67:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:14 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
68:36 Dynamicist is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Dynamicist needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
68:52 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
69:21 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
69:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
70:10 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Dynamicist has to retreat.Dynamicist throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
70:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
70:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
71:13 Dynamicist has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
71:28 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
71:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
72:05 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Dynamicist's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Dynamicist's way of life — Hardback marches on.
72:43 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:21 Dynamicist has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Dynamicist has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
73:30 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
74:06 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.
74:26 Dynamicist's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Dynamicist holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
74:51 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
75:20 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Dynamicist did.Hardback is starving on bases while Dynamicist spreads across the map.
75:45 Dynamicist pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
76:13 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
76:34 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.
76:57 The battle outcome favors Dynamicist as Hardback's armies melt into Dynamicist's armies' weapon fire!Dynamicist wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
77:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
77:43 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:04 Dynamicist has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Dynamicist has built comes forward at once.
78:21 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
78:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:11 Dynamicist successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Dynamicist holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
79:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
79:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
80:15 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
80:28 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
80:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
81:19 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Dynamicist cleans up the rest.Dynamicist holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
81:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Dynamicist's army.Hardback clips Dynamicist's army — real damage, but Dynamicist fights on.
81:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
82:16 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Dynamicist commits!Everything Dynamicist has built comes forward at once.
82:31 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
82:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
83:22 Dynamicist's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Dynamicist's late-game push decides it.
83:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
84:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
84:37 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Dynamicist's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Dynamicist level the expansion.
84:50 Dynamicist's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Dynamicist's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
85:20 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Dynamicist expands.
85:40 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.Everything Dynamicist has built comes forward at once.
85:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
86:19 Dynamicist's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Dynamicist's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
86:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
86:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:21 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Dynamicist commits!This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
87:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
88:13 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Dynamicist is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Dynamicist. The push continues.
88:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
88:51 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
89:20 Dynamicist pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
89:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Dynamicist as the game develops.
90:04 EMP lands on the arbiters! Dynamicist's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Dynamicist throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
90:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
90:55 Dynamicist has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
91:20 At the moment, Dynamicist seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Dynamicist has the edge over Hardback right now.
91:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
92:02 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Dynamicist breaks Hardback late.
92:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Dynamicist's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Dynamicist's force and backs off.
🎙 Dynamicist holds the stronger army for now.
93:19 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Dynamicist!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Dynamicist's foundation.
93:26 Dynamicist has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
93:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
94:24 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Dynamicist breaks Hardback late.
94:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:09 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:25 Dynamicist moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Dynamicist pushes.
95:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
95:54 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Dynamicist's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dynamicist has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
96:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
96:51 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
97:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Dynamicist defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Dynamicist
■ Hardback
army value
■ Dynamicist
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (186 lines)
0:07 Dynamicist spawns at s4 in Green while Hardback spawns at s2 in Teal.We're underway — Dynamicist spawns at s4, Hardback answers from s2.
0:34 Dynamicist gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Siege Expand.Dynamicist commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:02 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Quietly, Dynamicist adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:27 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:45 Dynamicist is pushing out with his dragoons.Dynamicist goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:08 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:32 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
3:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:39 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Dynamicist's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Dynamicist home with nothing.
4:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Dynamicist destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Dynamicist takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
4:22 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:41 Dynamicist is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Dynamicist tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:05 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:28 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Dynamicist's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Dynamicist should not take this fight.
5:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:25 Hardback successfully fends off Dynamicist's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Dynamicist home with nothing.
6:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:18 Eager to end the game, Dynamicist moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Dynamicist crosses the map with everything.
7:36 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:04 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:39 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:09 Dynamicist kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Dynamicist. The push continues.
9:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
10:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:21 Dynamicist decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Dynamicist: the first units are already marching.
10:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:39 The battle outcome favors Dynamicist as Hardback's armies melt into Dynamicist's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Dynamicist. The push continues.
12:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:28 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Dynamicist's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Dynamicist's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
12:53 Dynamicist has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Dynamicist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:02 Dynamicist is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Dynamicist is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
13:35 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:42 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:31 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Dynamicist is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Dynamicist marches on.
15:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
15:19 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:39 Dynamicist now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Dynamicist's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:35 Dynamicist micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Dynamicist breaks Hardback's position.
16:51 Dynamicist destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Dynamicist took it apart.
17:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:09 Dynamicist decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Dynamicist pushes.
18:34 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist takes another base — the economy widens.
18:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:12 Dynamicist micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Dynamicist takes the middle of the game.
19:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
19:47 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:26 It seems like Dynamicist has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Dynamicist has the edge over Hardback right now.
20:46 Where is Hardback's detector? Dynamicist sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Dynamicist gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:02 With a successful harassment, Hardback hurts Dynamicist's economy.Dynamicist looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
21:23 Attempting to end the game, Dynamicist moves out with his armies.Dynamicist has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:21 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Dynamicist's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Dynamicist.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
23:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Dynamicist's army.Hardback clips Dynamicist's army — real damage, but Dynamicist fights on.
23:12 Reaver! Reaver! Dynamicist's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Dynamicist gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:34 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist takes another base — the economy widens.
24:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:25 Dynamicist casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Dynamicist knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
24:58 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Dynamicist's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Dynamicist is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:21 Dynamicist has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Dynamicist starts the push.
25:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:51 The battle outcome favors Dynamicist as Hardback's armies melt into Dynamicist's armies' weapon fire!Dynamicist wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:07 Hardback harasses Dynamicist's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Dynamicist's economy takes a real hit.
27:28 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
27:53 Where is Hardback's detector? Dynamicist sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Dynamicist. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
28:27 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist takes another base — the economy widens.
28:38 Attempting to end the game, Dynamicist moves out with his armies.Dynamicist has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:04 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:00 Dynamicist kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Dynamicist marches on.
30:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
30:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:55 Dynamicist shot down Hardback's command center.Dynamicist finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
31:24 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Dynamicist!Hardback is badly outgunned — Dynamicist's force is a size larger.
31:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
32:13 Dynamicist has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Dynamicist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:31 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:50 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.
33:11 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Dynamicist's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Dynamicist.
33:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:07 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:30 Dynamicist now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Dynamicist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:37 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:35 Dynamicist's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Dynamicist holds Hardback.
35:52 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:20 After that battle, Dynamicist destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Dynamicist cuts Hardback's army in half.
36:35 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Dynamicist!Hardback gets into Dynamicist's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:55 Dynamicist has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Dynamicist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:46 The battle outcome favors Dynamicist as Hardback's armies melt into Dynamicist's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Dynamicist marches on.
38:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:44 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
38:51 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
39:26 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:33 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.
40:09 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Dynamicist's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
40:32 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
41:15 Attempting to end the game, Dynamicist moves out with his armies.Dynamicist has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:33 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:57 Currently, Dynamicist and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
42:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:54 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Dynamicist loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:15 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:51 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
44:09 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
44:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:09 Dynamicist's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Dynamicist simply refuses to lose.
45:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Dynamicist's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Dynamicist's force and backs off.
45:53 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:10 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Dynamicist's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Dynamicist's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:26 Dynamicist pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Dynamicist has built comes forward at once.
46:52 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
47:10 At the moment, neither Dynamicist nor Hardback is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:01 Hardback sieged too far forward and Dynamicist's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Dynamicist simply refuses to lose.
48:37 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:44 Dynamicist destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Dynamicist cuts Hardback's army in half.
49:09 Dynamicist pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
49:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:12 Dynamicist successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Dynamicist holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
50:54 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Dynamicist destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Dynamicist clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
51:28 Dynamicist pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Dynamicist commits the late-game army.
52:02 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:09 In terms of army size, Dynamicist and Hardback are around equal.Unit for unit, Dynamicist and Hardback are level.
52:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:04 RECALL! Dynamicist's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Dynamicist's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:21 Dynamicist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Dynamicist clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
53:45 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:08 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Dynamicist.Hardback knocks, Dynamicist answers. No damage done.
54:30 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Dynamicist finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
54:50 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
55:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
55:40 Dynamicist kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Dynamicist marches on.
56:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dynamicist — the losses are light.
56:21 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:59 Dynamicist has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
57:14 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
57:35 Currently, neither Dynamicist nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Dynamicist and Hardback yet.
58:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:31 Dynamicist's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Dynamicist simply refuses to lose.
58:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Dynamicist while losing less than half of his army.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:21 Dynamicist pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Dynamicist moves out to end it.
59:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dynamicist holds the stronger army for now.
60:10 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Dynamicist is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Dynamicist. The push continues.
60:45 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Dynamicist pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:18 Dynamicist shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Dynamicist rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
61:56 Hardback successfully harasses Dynamicist's economy.Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Dynamicist's economy takes a real hit.
62:03 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Dynamicist's late game was simply better.
■ Dynamicist
■ Hardback
army value
■ Dynamicist
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (32 lines)
0:07 The Red Dynamicist spawns at s2 while Blue Hardback spawns at s1.Dynamicist takes s2 in Red; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Blue.
1:00 Hardback gets 14 CC against Dynamicist's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Dynamicist shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:39 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Dynamicist expands.
2:01 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:47 Dynamicist is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Dynamicist: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:26 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:45 Hardback failed to kill off Dynamicist's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Dynamicist's defense was already in place.
5:30 With excellent skills and micro, Dynamicist managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Dynamicist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
7:27 Dynamicist is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Dynamicist: the first units are already marching.
8:01 Dynamicist's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Dynamicist has the edge over Hardback right now.
8:51 Dynamicist warps in a nexus.Dynamicist takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Dynamicist as the game develops.
9:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:14 Hardback lost some of his marines to Dynamicist's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Dynamicist's early aggression takes the lead.
10:47 It seems that Dynamicist only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Dynamicist clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
11:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Dynamicist seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
12:05 Dynamicist decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Dynamicist: the first units are already marching.
12:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:24 Hardback lost some of his marines to Dynamicist's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Dynamicist's early aggression takes the lead.
14:14 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Dynamicist's force stays on that battlefield.
14:50 After that battle, Dynamicist still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dynamicist's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
15:38 Dynamicist is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Dynamicist goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Dynamicist defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
Head to head
3 games
Dynamicist
3 – 0
Hardback