Friendly · Bo3 · engine v5.3
· Wed, Aug 19 2026 · 23:35 server time
Games
2 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Palatial
army value
■ Hardback
■ Palatial
economy
Play-by-play (294 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s2 and Purple Palatial spawning at s3.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Palatial answers from s3.
0:33 Palatial gets One Fact FE against Hardback's One Fact FE.Hardback shows One Fact FE — Palatial has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:10 Palatial places down a command center.More workers, more money: Palatial expands.
1:41 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:56 Eager to end the game, Palatial moves out with his armies.Palatial has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:14 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.
2:41 With enough marines, Hardback successfully defend against Palatial's marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:20 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:49 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:02 Palatial decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Palatial slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:05 Palatial places down a command center.Quietly, Palatial adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:40 Hardback failed to kill off Palatial's defending marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Palatial's defense was already in place.
5:55 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:42 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:04 Palatial decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Palatial slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:43 Hardback successfully fends off Palatial's attacks.Palatial commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
8:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:26 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:09 Palatial places down a command center.More workers, more money: Palatial expands.
9:39 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:01 Palatial figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Palatial slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:44 Nice marine micro! Palatial kills off Hardback's marines and forces Hardback to pull some SCVs!Hardback wasn't ready. Palatial's early aggression takes the lead.
11:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
11:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Palatial seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:54 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Palatial.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Palatial should not take this fight.
12:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:34 Palatial places down a command center.Palatial plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:50 Hardback dropped some marines into Palatial's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Palatial's economy takes a real hit.
13:29 Palatial's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Palatial.
— The mid game —
13:50 Hardback feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
14:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:29 Palatial doesn't have enough sieged up tanks in position and Hardback uses his number advantage to break Palatial's defenses!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Palatial's position.
14:44 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial 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.
15:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:51 Palatial places down a command center.Palatial plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:14 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
16:44 Palatial's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Palatial's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
17:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:21 Palatial lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Hardback!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Palatial gained nothing for the cost.
17:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Palatial seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:27 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
18:39 Palatial feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Palatial's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
19:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
19:41 Hardback's tank placement was superior and it defended against Palatial's vultures.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Palatial gained nothing for the cost.
19:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:19 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:30 Palatial tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:00 Palatial is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Palatial needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
21:27 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:53 Palatial starts expanding.More workers, more money: Palatial expands.
22:09 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:34 Palatial's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Palatial's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
22:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:19 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Palatial abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Hardback's army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Palatial takes the middle of the game.
23:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
23:52 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:25 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
24:42 Attempting to end the game, Palatial moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Palatial crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:18 Palatial has enough goliaths to prevent Hardback from pushing with wraith, vulture, tank combination.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Palatial holds Hardback.
25:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Palatial seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
26:37 Hardback harasses Palatial and gets ahead of the game.Palatial looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
26:44 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Palatial's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Palatial is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:07 Dropship! Dropship! Palatial drops some vultures into Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Palatial chips away at Hardback's foundation.
27:29 Hardback's army is small compared to Palatial!Hardback needs production, fast; Palatial's army has outgrown his.
27:59 Palatial dropped some marines into Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Palatial chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:14 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:38 Palatial decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Palatial crosses the map with everything.
28:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:15 Hardback has enough goliaths to prevent Palatial from pushing with wraith, vulture, tank combination.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Palatial.
29:41 Palatial destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Palatial clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
30:09 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:37 Hardback feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
30:59 Palatial decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Palatial crosses the map with everything.
31:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:32 Hardback misplaced some of his mines and it backfired! Palatial successfully defends against Hardback's push!Palatial absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
32:05 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
32:38 Hardback has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
32:59 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Palatial finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Palatial commits the late-game army.
33:20 In terms of army size, Hardback and Palatial are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
33:48 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.
34:00 Palatial wins the tank trade in the middle and Hardback has nothing left to hold the line with.The final army does its work — Palatial breaks Hardback late.
34:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:52 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:17 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Palatial.Good instincts from Palatial; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:39 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
35:58 Palatial starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Palatial pushes.
36:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:44 Hardback's mines and turrets hold the line, and Palatial has to pull back.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
36:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
37:19 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:44 Hardback dropped some marines into Palatial's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Palatial's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:06 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Palatial's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Palatial is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:39 Palatial moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Palatial pushes.
38:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:17 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Hardback's own tanks are firing into each other and Palatial cleans up!The final army does its work — Palatial breaks Hardback late.
39:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
40:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Palatial seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:24 Hardback has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:38 Palatial has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Palatial moves out to end it.
40:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:34 Palatial's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Hardback is broken.The final army does its work — Palatial breaks Hardback late.
41:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
42:06 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Palatial's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Palatial's force and backs off.
42:25 Both Hardback and Palatial appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Palatial match each other.
43:01 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:19 Palatial loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Palatial moves out to end it.
43:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:58 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Palatial's own tanks are firing into each other and Hardback cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
44:19 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Palatial's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Palatial's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
45:00 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
45:32 Palatial has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Palatial has built comes forward at once.
45:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:20 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Hardback's own tanks are firing into each other and Palatial cleans up!The final army does its work — Palatial breaks Hardback late.
46:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Palatial destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Palatial clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
47:03 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:10 Hardback must macro up quickly or Palatial will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Palatial's army has outgrown his.
47:41 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:53 Palatial loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Palatial has built comes forward at once.
48:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:53 All of a sudden, Palatial has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
49:17 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
50:01 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Palatial's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Palatial shuts the door on Hardback.
50:08 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:27 Palatial loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Palatial commits the late-game army.
50:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:15 Hardback's mines and turrets hold the line, and Palatial has to pull back.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
52:02 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:16 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
52:51 Palatial has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Palatial commits the late-game army.
53:03 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Palatial is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
53:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:46 The dropships never land! Palatial's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Palatial simply refuses to lose.
54:20 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
55:04 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
55:29 Palatial starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Palatial pushes.
55:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:59 Palatial was already sieged on the high ground — Hardback's push dies in the open.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Palatial simply refuses to lose.
56:31 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Palatial's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Palatial's force and backs off.
56:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Palatial destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Palatial takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
57:18 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Palatial.Good instincts from Palatial; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
57:33 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Palatial.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Palatial shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:56 Palatial has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Palatial has built comes forward at once.
58:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:44 The dropships never land! Hardback's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
59:22 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
59:42 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
60:01 Attempting to end the game, Palatial moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Palatial pushes.
60:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:55 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Palatial's attacks.Palatial commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
61:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:38 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:46 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
62:14 Palatial has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Palatial moves out to end it.
62:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
63:04 Hardback was already sieged on the high ground — Palatial's push dies in the open.Palatial throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
63:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Palatial seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
64:07 Currently, neither Hardback nor Palatial appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Palatial match each other.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
64:19 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
64:48 Palatial loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Palatial has built comes forward at once.
65:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:41 Hardback successfully fends off Palatial's attacks.Palatial commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
65:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
66:11 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
66:45 Palatial scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Palatial's harassment is scouted early.
67:01 Palatial scouted the attempt but Hardback is still going with it!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
67:28 Hardback tried to harass Palatial but Palatial successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback goes for the raid — Palatial is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:49 Hardback has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
68:17 Attempting to end the game, Palatial moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Palatial crosses the map with everything.
68:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
68:47 Palatial's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Hardback is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Palatial's late-game push decides it.
69:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
69:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Palatial seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:50 Hardback dropped some marines into Palatial's mineral line!Palatial looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
70:20 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
70:48 Palatial moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Palatial pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
70:57 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.
71:23 Palatial's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Hardback is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Palatial's late-game push decides it.
71:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
72:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Palatial's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Palatial's force and backs off.
72:28 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Palatial's mineral line!Palatial looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
72:57 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Palatial!Hardback is badly outgunned — Palatial's force is a size larger.
73:07 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
73:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Palatial starts moving out.No more waiting. Palatial pushes.
74:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
74:20 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Palatial's attacks.Palatial commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
74:52 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
75:04 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:28 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
75:47 Palatial loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Palatial commits the late-game army.
76:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
76:29 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Hardback's own tanks are firing into each other and Palatial cleans up!The final army does its work — Palatial breaks Hardback late.
76:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
77:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Palatial's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Palatial's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
77:34 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Palatial!Hardback needs production, fast; Palatial's army has outgrown his.
77:52 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
78:17 Palatial loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Palatial commits the late-game army.
78:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:10 A perfect siege arc from Hardback — Palatial walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Palatial late.
79:37 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Palatial's army.Hardback clips Palatial's army — real damage, but Palatial fights on.
79:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
80:03 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
80:37 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Palatial finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Palatial has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
80:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
81:07 Palatial wins the tank trade in the middle and Hardback has nothing left to hold the line with.The final army does its work — Palatial breaks Hardback late.
81:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Palatial seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
82:13 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Palatial.Good instincts from Palatial; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
82:35 Palatial loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Palatial moves out to end it.
83:16 Both Hardback and Palatial appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Palatial match each other.
83:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
83:49 The dropships never land! Hardback's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Palatial throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
84:08 Palatial destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Palatial takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
84:44 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
84:58 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Palatial.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Palatial shuts the door on Hardback.
85:17 Palatial moves out with his armies.Palatial has seen enough — the army moves out.
85:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
86:00 Palatial wins the tank trade in the middle and Hardback has nothing left to hold the line with.The final army does its work — Palatial breaks Hardback late.
86:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:38 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:14 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Palatial.Good instincts from Palatial; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
87:28 Palatial has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Palatial moves out to end it.
87:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
88:06 Palatial's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Hardback is broken.The final army does its work — Palatial breaks Hardback late.
88:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:06 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:24 Hardback dropped some marines into Palatial's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Palatial's economy takes a real hit.
89:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Palatial starts moving out.Palatial tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
89:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
90:23 Palatial's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Hardback is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Palatial's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
90:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:11 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:40 Palatial decides to move out with his armies.Palatial has seen enough — the army moves out.
91:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
92:05 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Hardback's own tanks are firing into each other and Palatial cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Palatial's late-game push decides it.
92:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
93:06 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:13 Palatial has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Palatial has built comes forward at once.
93:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 It's all going Palatial's way right now.
93:56 Palatial kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Palatial doesn't even slow down.
94:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Palatial — the losses are light.
94:41 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
95:20 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Palatial closes it out over Hardback.
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Green Palatial spawning at s2 and Red Hardback spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Palatial at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:42 Palatial gets One Fact FE against Hardback's One Fact FE.Palatial shows One Fact FE — Hardback has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 Palatial places down a command center.Quietly, Palatial adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:23 Palatial decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Palatial slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:05 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:12 Nice marine micro! Palatial kills off Hardback's marines and forces Hardback to pull some SCVs!Hardback wasn't ready. Palatial's early aggression takes the lead.
4:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, Palatial managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:50 Eager to end the game, Palatial moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Palatial pushes.
6:21 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
6:50 Palatial must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Palatial is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
7:15 Palatial places down a command center.Palatial takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:54 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:57 Palatial showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Palatial breaks Hardback's front door.
9:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Palatial seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:34 Palatial decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Palatial slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:44 Palatial showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Palatial breaks Hardback's front door.
12:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Palatial while losing less than half of his army.Palatial keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Palatial — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:51 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:01 Palatial figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Palatial slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
14:35 Palatial places down a command center.Palatial takes another base — the economy widens.
14:59 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.
15:46 With enough marines, Palatial kills off Hardback's defending marines.The early pressure works — Palatial breaks Hardback's front door.
16:19 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Palatial's force stays on that battlefield.
16:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Palatial's army.Hardback clips Palatial's army — real damage, but Palatial fights on.
17:14 Palatial bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Palatial slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Palatial has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
17:46 It seems like Palatial has more units than Hardback!Palatial's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
18:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:56 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Palatial is slicing through Hardback's army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Palatial takes the middle of the game.
19:25 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Palatial's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:03 After that battle, Palatial still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:34 Palatial feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Palatial's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
21:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Palatial takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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