Friendly · Bo5 · engine v5.3
· Tue, Aug 18 2026 · 21:50 server time
Games
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■ Twirly
■ Hardback
army value
■ Twirly
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (251 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s1 while Teal Twirly spawns at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Twirly answers from s2.
0:38 Hardback opens 2 Fact Vulture against Twirly's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Hardback commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Twirly answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:01 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Twirly warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Twirly expands.
1:49 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:06 Twirly decides to push out with his dragoon.Twirly tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:44 Hardback failed to kill off Twirly's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Twirly's defense was already in place.
2:58 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Twirly's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Twirly's army — real damage, but Twirly fights on.
3:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Twirly while losing less than half of his army.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:52 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:15 Twirly is pushing out with his dragoons.Twirly goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:07 Twirly warps in a nexus.Twirly takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:34 Twirly was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Twirly commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
6:12 Twirly destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Twirly takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
6:36 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:47 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Twirly!Hardback is badly outgunned — Twirly's force is a size larger.
7:20 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:34 Twirly decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Twirly crosses the map with everything.
7:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:14 Twirly failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Twirly destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Twirly takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
8:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Twirly seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:54 Twirly warps in a nexus.Twirly takes another base — the economy widens.
10:07 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:41 Attempting to end the game, Twirly moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Twirly pushes.
11:04 Hardback must macro up quickly or Twirly will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Twirly's army has outgrown his.
11:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:33 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Twirly's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Twirly destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Twirly clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
12:26 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:46 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:14 Twirly warps in a nexus.Quietly, Twirly adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
13:33 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.
13:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:23 Hardback was out-microed by Twirly and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Twirly's line. Great positioning.
14:30 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:16 Twirly tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Twirly goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:49 Twirly tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Twirly knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
16:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
16:34 Twirly warps in a nexus.Twirly plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:57 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.
17:16 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Twirly successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Twirly holds Hardback.
17:43 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Twirly's army.Hardback clips Twirly's army — real damage, but Twirly fights on.
18:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Twirly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
18:24 In terms of army size, Twirly is behind Hardback!Twirly needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:15 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.
19:26 Twirly starts pushing across the map.Twirly tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:20 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Twirly's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Twirly's position.
20:43 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Twirly's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Twirly's force and backs off.
21:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
21:19 Twirly casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Twirly goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:37 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:53 Twirly starts expanding.Twirly plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:58 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Twirly's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Twirly's position.
23:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Twirly seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
23:45 Twirly tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:10 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.
24:46 Twirly now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Twirly hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:21 Twirly kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Twirly. The push continues.
25:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
26:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Twirly seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:38 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:52 Twirly now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Twirly starts the push.
27:23 In terms of army size, Hardback and Twirly are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
27:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:57 Twirly kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Twirly. The push continues.
28:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:42 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:13 Twirly shot down Hardback's command center.Twirly finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
29:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
29:47 Twirly tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Twirly knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
30:07 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.
30:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:58 All of a sudden, Twirly has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Twirly's way of life — Hardback marches on.
31:20 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:55 Without any further reinforcements, Twirly's expansion is decimated by Hardback's armies.Hardback finds the weak point and Twirly's new base is gone.
32:17 Twirly warps in a nexus.Twirly takes another base — the economy widens.
32:48 Hardback dropped some marines into Twirly's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Twirly's foundation.
33:15 Twirly casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Twirly knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
33:31 Twirly tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Twirly.
33:46 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:17 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.
34:36 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Twirly's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
35:06 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
35:40 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.
36:09 Twirly has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Twirly starts the push.
36:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:58 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Twirly! Twirly sliced through Hardback!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Twirly takes the middle of the game.
37:11 Twirly destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Twirly takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
37:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Twirly's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Twirly's force and backs off.
37:58 Nice try from Twirly to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Twirly goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:31 It seems like Hardback has more units than Twirly!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Twirly should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:38 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
39:06 Twirly moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Twirly crosses the map with everything.
39:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
39:49 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Twirly.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Twirly late.
40:17 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Twirly destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Twirly takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
40:59 Twirly casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:11 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
41:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:06 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Twirly's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Twirly late.
42:33 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:12 Twirly tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Twirly goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:34 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:27 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Twirly loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Twirly late.
44:41 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:07 Twirly destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Twirly takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:35 Twirly casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Twirly knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
45:45 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Twirly did.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Twirly's economy simply wins this.
46:02 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.
46:42 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Twirly commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Twirly moves out to end it.
47:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:23 Twirly successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Twirly takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
47:43 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:24 Twirly casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Twirly.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:37 Twirly tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:03 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:36 Twirly must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Twirly is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
49:52 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.
50:14 Twirly's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Twirly simply refuses to lose.
50:43 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Twirly while losing less than half of his army.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:19 Twirly tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:38 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Twirly commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Twirly moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
52:35 Twirly's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Twirly throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
52:47 Twirly destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Twirly takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
53:19 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:45 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Twirly's high templars!The raid lands — Twirly chips away at Hardback's foundation.
53:52 Where is Hardback's detector? Twirly sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Twirly. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
54:23 Reaver! Reaver! Twirly's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Twirly chips away at Hardback's foundation.
54:44 Twirly tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Twirly.
55:02 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:31 Twirly must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Twirly needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
55:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:12 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Twirly's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Twirly late.
56:27 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Twirly's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Twirly's army — real damage, but Twirly fights on.
56:46 Twirly destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Twirly clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
57:16 Twirly tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Twirly goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
57:39 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
58:10 Twirly has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Twirly moves out to end it.
58:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
58:41 With beautiful placement, Twirly successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Twirly cleans it up.
59:03 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
59:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Twirly while losing less than half of his army.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:55 Twirly tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Twirly goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
60:23 With a successful harassment, Twirly hurts Hardback's economy.Twirly gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
60:48 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
60:58 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Twirly commits!This is the big one — Twirly commits the late-game army.
61:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
61:35 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Twirly breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
62:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Twirly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
62:39 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Twirly's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Twirly's force and backs off.
62:50 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Twirly's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Twirly's army has outgrown his.
63:14 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
63:33 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Twirly commits!Everything Twirly has built comes forward at once.
64:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
64:31 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Twirly has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
64:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Twirly while losing less than half of his army.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Twirly seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
65:23 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
65:46 Twirly decides to move out with his armies.Twirly tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
66:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
66:30 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Twirly's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Twirly late.
66:59 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:36 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Twirly.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
68:01 Seems like Twirly is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Twirly's raiders are needed on defense.
68:22 Where is Hardback's detector? Twirly sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Twirly chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
68:58 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
69:05 Twirly decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Twirly pushes.
69:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
69:57 EMP lands on the arbiters! Twirly's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Twirly throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
70:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:36 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Twirly's army.Hardback clips Twirly's army — real damage, but Twirly fights on.
70:56 Where is Hardback's detector? Twirly sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Twirly. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
71:33 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Twirly's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Twirly right now.
71:42 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
72:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
72:26 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Twirly.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
73:03 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:17 It seems that Twirly only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Twirly takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
73:46 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
74:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:16 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Twirly loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Twirly late.
74:38 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
75:33 Twirly casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Twirly.
75:54 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.
76:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
76:35 All of a sudden, Twirly has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
76:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Twirly's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Twirly's force and backs off.
77:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Twirly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
77:34 Twirly tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
78:00 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
78:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
78:58 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Twirly.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
79:20 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
80:01 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
80:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
80:31 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Twirly's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Twirly late.
80:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Twirly's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Twirly's force and backs off.
81:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:40 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Twirly is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
82:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Twirly taps out!That's it. Twirly looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
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■ Hardback
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■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Twirly spawning at s1 and Yellow Hardback spawning at s2.Twirly takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:50 Twirly opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Deep Six.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Twirly, Deep Six from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:28 Twirly warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Twirly expands.
2:00 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:42 Twirly is pushing out with his dragoons.Twirly tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:22 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:38 Twirly successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Twirly cleans it up.
5:26 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
6:38 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
7:17 Twirly starts pushing across the map.Twirly tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:53 Twirly decides to expand.Quietly, Twirly adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:16 Hardback lost some of his marines to Twirly's goons.The early pressure works — Twirly breaks Hardback's front door.
9:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Twirly seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:08 Eager to end the game, Twirly moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Twirly pushes.
11:35 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Twirly's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Twirly's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
12:28 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:08 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.
13:28 Hardback lost some of his marines to Twirly's goons.The early pressure works — Twirly breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Twirly is far ahead.
14:10 Twirly only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Twirly took it apart.
14:47 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:29 Twirly is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Twirly: the first units are already marching.
16:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Twirly closes it out over Hardback.
■ Twirly
■ Hardback
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■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s1 in Orange while Twirly spawns at s2 in Teal.Hardback in Orange at s1. Twirly in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:33 Twirly opens 14 Nexus against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 14 Nexus from Twirly.
— The early game —
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:47 Twirly warps in a nexus.Quietly, Twirly adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:31 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Twirly is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Twirly tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:55 Hardback's defending marines kills Twirly's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
5:08 About half of Twirly's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:42 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:15 Twirly decides to expand.Twirly plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:45 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:19 Twirly is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Twirly tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:58 Twirly's army is small compared to Hardback!Twirly needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
8:26 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.
9:07 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Twirly's dragoons.Twirly wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
9:27 With excellent skills and micro, Twirly managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Twirly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
10:48 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.
11:25 Twirly decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Twirly crosses the map with everything.
11:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:29 Hardback fends off Twirly's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:27 About half of Twirly's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:32 Twirly warps in a nexus.Twirly plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:50 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Twirly.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Twirly right now.
16:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:00 Twirly's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Twirly's front door.
17:32 Twirly has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Twirly is a step behind and knows it.
17:57 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Twirly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
18:26 Twirly's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Twirly watches Hardback level the expansion.
19:09 Twirly warps in a nexus.Quietly, Twirly adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
19:44 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
20:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Twirly taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Twirly taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Twirly.
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■ Hardback
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■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:10 Twirly spawns in Teal at s4 while Hardback spawns in White at s3.Twirly takes s4 in Teal; across the map, Hardback settles in at s3 in White.
0:44 Hardback gets 14 CC against Twirly's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Twirly's 14 Nexus against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:18 Twirly warps in a nexus.Quietly, Twirly adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:27 Attempting to end the game, Twirly moves out with his armies.Twirly has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:55 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.
3:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:53 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Twirly is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Twirly. The push continues.
4:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
5:07 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Twirly's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Twirly's army — real damage, but Twirly fights on.
5:33 Twirly's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Twirly and Hardback yet.
6:13 Twirly moves out with his armies.Twirly has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:42 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:17 Hardback failed to kill off Twirly's defending dragoons.Twirly holds the early rush without blinking.
8:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Twirly seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:12 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Twirly pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:52 Twirly warps in a nexus.Twirly plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:19 Twirly decides to push out with his dragoon.Twirly tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:07 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:03 Twirly successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Twirly breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Twirly edges ahead on army strength.
12:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Twirly while losing less than half of his army.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:59 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Twirly's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Twirly's force and backs off.
13:40 Twirly starts pushing across the map.Twirly tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:17 The battle outcome favors Twirly as Hardback's armies melt into Twirly's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Twirly. The push continues.
15:44 It seems that Twirly only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Twirly clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
16:24 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Twirly starts moving out.Twirly tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Twirly holds the stronger army for now.
17:30 Twirly warps in a nexus.Twirly plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:31 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Twirly cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Twirly breaks Hardback's position.
19:15 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Twirly pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:32 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Twirly's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Twirly's army — real damage, but Twirly fights on.
20:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Twirly takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Twirly
■ Hardback
army value
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■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s3 in Green while Twirly spawns at s1 in Blue.Hardback in Green at s3. Twirly in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:41 Hardback gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Twirly's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand against Twirly's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Twirly warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Twirly expands.
2:07 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:53 Twirly decides to push out with his dragoon.Twirly tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:51 Hardback successfully kills off Twirly's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Twirly's front door.
4:06 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
5:24 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:51 Twirly warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Twirly expands.
6:25 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:44 Twirly is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Twirly: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:41 Twirly failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:47 About half of Twirly's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:18 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:51 Attempting to end the game, Twirly moves out with his armies.Twirly has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:45 Twirly was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Twirly is a step behind and knows it.
11:57 After that battle, Twirly still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:31 Twirly must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Twirly needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
12:56 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.
13:25 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:50 Twirly warps in a nexus.Quietly, Twirly adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:55 All of a sudden, Twirly has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Twirly seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
16:41 Hardback destroys Twirly's nexus, denying expansions.Twirly's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
16:55 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:41 Twirly warps in a nexus.Twirly takes another base — the economy widens.
18:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:32 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Twirly's dragoons with mines. Twirly is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Twirly's position.
19:02 Hardback only destroyed about half of Twirly's army.Half of Twirly's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
— The late game —
19:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Twirly — the losses are light.
19:59 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.
20:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Twirly needs something special here.
21:12 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Twirly's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Twirly's position.
21:29 Twirly lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
22:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Twirly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:34 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.
23:12 Twirly having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Twirly looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Twirly taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
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