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Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Climbing
■ Hardback
army value
■ Climbing
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s1 in Purple while Climbing spawns at s4 in Teal.Hardback in Purple at s1. Climbing in Teal at s4. The map is set.
0:48 Climbing opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand against Climbing's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Climbing decides to expand.More workers, more money: Climbing expands.
2:08 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Climbing decides to push out with his dragoon.Climbing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:52 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Climbing is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Climbing marches on.
4:18 Climbing only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Climbing took it apart.
5:00 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:33 Climbing warps in a nexus.Climbing takes another base — the economy widens.
5:47 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:36 Climbing is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Climbing: the first units are already marching.
6:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:00 Hardback failed to kill off Climbing's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Climbing's defense was already in place.
8:27 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Climbing's force stays on that battlefield.
9:39 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:13 Attempting to end the game, Climbing moves out with his armies.Climbing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:47 Climbing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Climbing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:16 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.
11:44 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Climbing continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Climbing breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Climbing holds the stronger army for now.
12:10 Climbing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Climbing takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
12:50 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Climbing's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Climbing's army — real damage, but Climbing fights on.
13:08 Climbing is pushing out with his dragoons.Climbing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:46 Hardback must macro up quickly or Climbing will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Climbing's army has outgrown his.
14:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:33 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Climbing is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Climbing. The push continues.
15:52 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Climbing pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:33 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Climbing's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:04 Climbing warps in a nexus.Climbing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:31 Climbing is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Climbing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:57 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:56 Climbing's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Climbing!The mid-game push crashes through — Climbing breaks Hardback's position.
19:35 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Climbing's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:57 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:44 Climbing brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Climbing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Climbing closes it out over Hardback.
■ Climbing
■ Hardback
army value
■ Climbing
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (235 lines)
0:07 The Purple Climbing spawns at s3 while Yellow Hardback spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Climbing at s3, Hardback at s1.
0:38 Hardback opens 2 Fact Vulture against Climbing's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Climbing shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Hardback has gone 2 Fact Vulture. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:52 Climbing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Climbing expands.
1:23 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Climbing is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Climbing: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:03 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:46 Hardback successfully kills off Climbing's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Climbing's front door.
3:18 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:03 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:13 Climbing is pushing out with his dragoons.Climbing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:41 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
4:52 Climbing decides to expand.Quietly, Climbing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:54 Nice bunker placement by Climbing, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Climbing's defense was already in place.
6:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Climbing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
6:52 Climbing decides to push out with his dragoon.Climbing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:17 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:42 Climbing warps in a nexus.Climbing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:38 Hardback kills off Climbing's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Climbing's way of life — Hardback marches on.
9:03 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:25 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Both Climbing and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Climbing and Hardback match each other.
10:05 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
11:26 Climbing's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Climbing holds Hardback.
11:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Climbing's army.Hardback clips Climbing's army — real damage, but Climbing fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:31 Climbing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Climbing expands.
12:49 Climbing brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Climbing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:25 Climbing's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Climbing has to fall back!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Climbing gained nothing for the cost.
13:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
14:09 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:32 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:08 With a successful harassment, Climbing hurts Hardback's economy.Climbing gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:16 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Climbing's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Climbing's force is a size larger.
15:51 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Climbing.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Climbing shuts the door on Hardback.
16:06 Climbing has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Climbing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:59 Climbing micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Climbing takes the middle of the game.
17:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Climbing destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Climbing clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
17:31 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:05 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Climbing's economy.Good instincts from Climbing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:18 Where is Hardback's detector? Climbing sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Climbing gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:35 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Climbing's economy.Hardback knocks, Climbing answers. No damage done.
19:06 Climbing brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Climbing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:54 Climbing went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Climbing.
20:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
20:43 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:06 Climbing now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Climbing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:27 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.
21:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:16 Climbing went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Climbing.
22:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
22:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Climbing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:05 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Climbing's economy.Good instincts from Climbing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:34 Climbing brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Climbing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:07 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:50 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Climbing's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Climbing.
25:13 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:29 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:56 Attempting to end the game, Climbing moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Climbing pushes.
26:14 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:51 Climbing kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Climbing doesn't even slow down.
27:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:44 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Climbing's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Climbing's force and backs off.
28:04 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Climbing.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Climbing is falling behind on bases.
28:17 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Climbing's economy.Good instincts from Climbing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:48 Climbing has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Climbing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
29:32 Climbing micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Climbing takes the middle of the game.
29:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
30:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Climbing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:34 Climbing brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Climbing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:56 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.
31:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:57 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Climbing successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Climbing holds Hardback.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:08 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:34 It seems that Climbing only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Climbing clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
33:00 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Climbing's mineral line!Climbing looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
33:11 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Climbing!Hardback gets into Climbing's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
33:37 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Climbing finally moves on the tank line.Everything Climbing has built comes forward at once.
34:01 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.
34:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
34:45 All of a sudden, Climbing has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Climbing's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
35:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Climbing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
35:42 Climbing successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Climbing shuts the door on Hardback.
36:08 Climbing appears to have more army than Hardback!Climbing's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
36:43 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Climbing.Hardback goes for the raid — Climbing is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:58 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Climbing finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Climbing moves out to end it.
37:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:51 Climbing was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Climbing commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
38:11 It seems that Climbing only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Climbing clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
38:18 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:46 Climbing has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Climbing has built comes forward at once.
39:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
39:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:50 Hardback successfully fends off Climbing's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:30 Climbing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Climbing clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
40:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Climbing's army.Hardback clips Climbing's army — real damage, but Climbing fights on.
40:57 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Climbing!Climbing looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
41:29 Climbing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Climbing pushes.
41:55 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
42:34 RECALL! Climbing's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Climbing's late-game push decides it.
42:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
43:12 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:31 Climbing's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Climbing has the edge over Hardback right now.
43:59 Climbing has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Climbing has built comes forward at once.
44:30 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.
44:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:00 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Climbing's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
45:59 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Climbing's army.Hardback clips Climbing's army — real damage, but Climbing fights on.
46:26 Climbing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Climbing pushes.
46:35 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
47:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
47:32 Climbing successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Climbing's line. Great positioning.
47:39 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Climbing's army.Hardback clips Climbing's army — real damage, but Climbing fights on.
48:11 Climbing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Climbing clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
48:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Climbing starts moving out.No more waiting. Climbing pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:57 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
49:21 At the moment, neither Climbing nor Hardback is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
49:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:00 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Climbing's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
50:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Climbing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:00 Climbing decides to start pushing across the map.Climbing has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:27 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
51:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:22 Climbing's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Climbing's late-game push decides it.
52:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
52:53 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:26 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Climbing's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Climbing's economy takes a real hit.
53:46 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Climbing commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Climbing moves out to end it.
54:01 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
54:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
54:51 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Climbing loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Climbing late.
55:20 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
55:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
55:56 Climbing is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Climbing is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
56:24 Climbing has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Climbing moves out to end it.
56:41 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
57:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:23 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Climbing kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Climbing's late-game push decides it.
57:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
58:09 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
58:24 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Climbing finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Climbing commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
58:58 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
59:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
59:45 All of a sudden, Climbing has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
60:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Climbing's army.Hardback clips Climbing's army — real damage, but Climbing fights on.
60:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
60:50 Attempting to end the game, Climbing moves out with his armies.Climbing has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:04 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.
61:36 Climbing is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Climbing is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
61:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:27 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Climbing.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Climbing late.
62:48 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
63:06 It seems that Climbing only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Climbing clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
63:26 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.
63:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
64:17 Hardback sieged too far forward and Climbing's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Climbing simply refuses to lose.
64:37 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Climbing's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Climbing's force and backs off.
64:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
65:15 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
65:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:07 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Climbing's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
66:26 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:01 Climbing is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Climbing needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
67:20 Reaver! Reaver! Climbing's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Climbing. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
68:00 Climbing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Climbing goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
68:19 Reaver! Reaver! Climbing's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Climbing. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
68:32 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
68:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
69:21 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Climbing's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Climbing late.
69:36 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
70:37 Climbing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Climbing goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
70:50 It seems like Hardback has more units than Climbing!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Climbing should not take this fight.
71:10 Where is Hardback's detector? Climbing sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Climbing gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
71:37 Reaver! Reaver! Climbing's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Climbing makes him pay for it.
71:47 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Climbing's high templars!Climbing gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
72:24 Climbing tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Climbing goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
72:48 Climbing has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Climbing commits the late-game army.
73:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
73:18 EMP lands on the arbiters! Climbing's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
73:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Climbing seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:37 Nice try from Climbing to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
74:56 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
75:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
75:40 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Climbing's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Climbing late.
76:07 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Climbing's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Climbing's army — real damage, but Climbing fights on.
76:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
76:42 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
77:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Climbing GGs!That's it. Climbing looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Climbing, settled in the late game.
■ Climbing
■ Hardback
army value
■ Climbing
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:12 Hardback spawns in Purple at s3 while Climbing spawns in White at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Climbing answers from s1.
0:40 Hardback gets 2 Fact Vulture against Climbing's 14 Nexus.Hardback shows 2 Fact Vulture — Climbing has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:49 Climbing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Climbing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 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.
2:58 Climbing decides to push out with his dragoon.Climbing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:00 Hardback lost some of his marines to Climbing's goons.The early pressure works — Climbing breaks Hardback's front door.
4:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:06 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:43 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.
6:15 Climbing is pushing out with his dragoons.Climbing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:20 Climbing starts expanding.Climbing takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:10 Climbing fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Climbing's defense was already in place.
8:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Climbing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
9:41 Climbing appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Climbing has the edge over Hardback right now.
10:27 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.
11:03 Climbing decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Climbing: the first units are already marching.
11:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:51 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Climbing continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Climbing breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
13:14 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:39 Climbing is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Climbing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:11 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.
14:48 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Climbing continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Climbing's early aggression takes the lead.
15:13 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Climbing pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:47 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Climbing's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Climbing's army — real damage, but Climbing fights on.
16:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Climbing starts moving out.Climbing has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Climbing holds the stronger army for now.
17:19 Climbing warps in a nexus.Climbing takes another base — the economy widens.
18:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:18 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Climbing! Climbing sliced through Hardback!The mid-game push crashes through — Climbing breaks Hardback's position.
18:52 Climbing only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Climbing cuts Hardback's army in half.
— The late game —
19:24 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:00 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Climbing's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Climbing's economy takes a real hit.
20:42 Climbing moves out with his armies.Climbing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:20 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Climbing closes it out over Hardback.
■ Climbing
■ Hardback
army value
■ Climbing
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (228 lines)
0:20 Climbing spawns in Green at s1 while Hardback spawns in White at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Climbing at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:27 Climbing gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.Climbing commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:02 Climbing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Climbing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:41 Climbing is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Climbing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:00 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.
2:18 Climbing's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Climbing and Hardback match each other.
2:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:03 Climbing successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Climbing breaks Hardback's front door.
3:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:52 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:06 Climbing warps in a nexus.Climbing takes another base — the economy widens.
4:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:55 Climbing is pushing out with his dragoons.Climbing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:22 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:14 Hardback successfully kills off Climbing's dragoons with nice marine micro.Climbing wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:39 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Climbing's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Climbing's army — real damage, but Climbing fights on.
6:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:22 Climbing is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Climbing: the first units are already marching.
7:33 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
8:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:31 Climbing failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Climbing's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
8:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
9:00 Climbing lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:36 Climbing is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Climbing is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
9:43 Climbing warps in a nexus.Climbing takes another base — the economy widens.
10:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:33 Climbing is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Climbing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:50 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
11:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:41 All of a sudden, Climbing has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:12 Climbing lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
12:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:46 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:23 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:00 With beautiful placement, Climbing successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Climbing takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
14:23 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:35 Climbing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Climbing takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
14:55 Climbing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Climbing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:32 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.
15:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:15 Hardback kills off Climbing's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
16:32 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:56 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:09 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Climbing's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Climbing. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
17:36 Climbing is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Climbing is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
17:59 Climbing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Climbing expands.
18:31 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:59 Climbing casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Climbing goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:18 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Climbing's economy.Hardback knocks, Climbing answers. No damage done.
19:30 Climbing casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Climbing goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:05 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:40 Climbing's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Climbing holds Hardback.
21:08 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
21:42 Climbing warps in a nexus.Climbing takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:31 Climbing now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Climbing starts the push.
23:02 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
23:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:49 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Climbing's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Climbing's position.
24:12 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:27 Climbing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Climbing takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
24:42 Eager to end the game, Climbing moves out with his armies.Climbing has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:20 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:34 Climbing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Climbing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
26:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:47 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Climbing's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Climbing gained nothing for the cost.
26:56 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:23 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:54 Hardback appears to have more army than Climbing!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Climbing should not take this fight.
28:10 Climbing brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Climbing starts the push.
28:41 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:20 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Climbing's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Climbing's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
29:47 About half of Climbing's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
29:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
30:32 Hardback shot down Climbing's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Climbing watches Hardback level the expansion.
30:49 Climbing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Climbing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:04 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:47 Hardback was out-microed by Climbing and loses all his attacking forces.Climbing holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:07 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:02 Eager to end the game, Climbing moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Climbing crosses the map with everything.
33:20 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
34:03 Hardback kills off Climbing's armies and continues pushing!Climbing's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
34:20 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:14 Climbing's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Climbing and Hardback yet.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:36 Climbing brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Climbing starts the push.
36:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
36:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:35 Climbing's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Climbing has to fall back!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Climbing gained nothing for the cost.
36:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:25 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
37:47 Climbing pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Climbing commits the late-game army.
38:15 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
38:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:52 Hardback sieged too far forward and Climbing's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Climbing simply refuses to lose.
39:25 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:09 Climbing casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Climbing.
40:26 Climbing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Climbing has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:56 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:17 Currently, neither Climbing nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Climbing and Hardback match each other.
41:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:55 Climbing's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Climbing breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:24 It seems that Climbing only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Climbing clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
42:47 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:08 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Climbing.The base falls. Climbing rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
43:25 Climbing warps in a nexus.Climbing takes another base — the economy widens.
43:59 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Climbing finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Climbing commits the late-game army.
44:12 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.
44:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:47 With beautiful placement, Climbing successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Climbing cleans it up.
45:10 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
46:05 Climbing has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Climbing moves out to end it.
46:30 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
46:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
47:03 The battle outcome favors Climbing as Hardback's armies melt into Climbing's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Climbing doesn't even slow down.
47:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:02 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:11 Climbing has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Climbing moves out to end it.
48:47 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
49:35 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Climbing.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Climbing late.
49:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Climbing seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
50:36 Reaver! Reaver! Climbing's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Climbing gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
50:55 Climbing has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Climbing moves out to end it.
51:08 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
51:58 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Climbing has to retreat.Climbing throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
52:44 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:09 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Climbing.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Climbing's economy simply wins this.
53:39 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Climbing commits!Everything Climbing has built comes forward at once.
54:00 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
54:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:31 All of a sudden, Climbing has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
55:09 About half of Climbing's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:16 It seems that Climbing only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Climbing takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:47 Climbing's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Climbing's new base is gone.
56:03 Climbing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Climbing expands.
56:33 Climbing pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Climbing commits the late-game army.
57:00 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
57:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
57:33 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Climbing's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Climbing home with nothing.
57:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
58:29 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
58:41 It seems like Hardback has more units than Climbing!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Climbing right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
59:16 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Climbing finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Climbing commits the late-game army.
59:37 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.
60:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
60:18 EMP lands on the arbiters! Climbing's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
60:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
60:59 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:27 Climbing pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Climbing commits the late-game army.
61:36 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
62:08 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
62:33 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Climbing's zealots never reach the tanks.Climbing throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
62:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
63:12 Climbing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
63:27 Climbing is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Climbing is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
64:04 Climbing casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
64:13 Climbing has more expansions than Hardback.Economically it's Climbing's game right now; Hardback is falling behind on bases.
64:36 In terms of army size, Climbing is behind Hardback!Climbing is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
65:08 In terms of army size, Climbing is behind Hardback!Climbing needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
65:32 Where is Hardback's detector? Climbing sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Climbing gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:43 Climbing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Climbing knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
66:13 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Climbing's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Climbing right now.
66:27 Hardback successfully blocked Climbing from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
66:56 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Climbing finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Climbing moves out to end it.
67:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
67:41 Hardback successfully fends off Climbing's attacks.Climbing commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
68:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Climbing destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Climbing takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
68:20 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
68:59 Hardback appears to have more army than Climbing!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Climbing should not take this fight.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
69:06 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Climbing.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Climbing should not take this fight.
69:43 Reaver! Reaver! Climbing's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Climbing. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
69:50 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Climbing's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Climbing should not take this fight.
70:28 Climbing is leading the game with more expansions than Hardback.Climbing runs 2 more bases than Hardback. That compounds.
70:50 Climbing harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Climbing gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
71:13 Where is Hardback's detector? Climbing sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Climbing. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
71:36 With a successful harassment, Climbing hurts Hardback's economy.The raid lands — Climbing chips away at Hardback's foundation.
71:53 Climbing casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
72:10 Climbing must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Climbing is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
72:38 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Climbing's number of expansions.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Climbing's economy simply wins this.
72:50 Hardback successfully blocked Climbing from harassing his economy.Climbing knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
73:20 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
73:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:00 All of a sudden, Climbing has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Climbing's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
74:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Climbing seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Climbing taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Climbing taps.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Blue at s4 while Climbing spawns in Purple at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s4, Climbing answers from s1.
0:45 Climbing gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.Hardback commits to Deep Six; Climbing answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Climbing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Climbing expands.
2:22 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:58 Climbing decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Climbing: the first units are already marching.
3:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:12 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Climbing's attacks.Climbing commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
4:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 After that battle, Climbing still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:26 Climbing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Climbing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:59 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.
7:29 Climbing decides to move out with his armies.Climbing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:28 Climbing was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Climbing commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
— The mid game —
8:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
9:35 With excellent skills and micro, Climbing managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:18 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:45 Climbing is pushing out with his dragoons.Climbing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:22 Climbing warps in a nexus.Climbing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:13 Hardback successfully kills off Climbing's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Climbing's front door.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
12:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Climbing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:21 Climbing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Climbing clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
14:08 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:35 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
15:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:49 Hardback successfully kills off Climbing's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Climbing's front door.
16:11 Climbing lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Climbing while losing less than half of his army.Climbing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:31 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Climbing is a step behind and knows it.
18:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:36 Climbing's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Climbing wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
18:58 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Climbing's army.Hardback cuts Climbing's army in half.
19:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Climbing — the losses are light.
20:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Climbing GGs!Climbing types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Climbing, settled in the early game.
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