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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
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0:07 Shattering spawns at s2 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s1 in Orange.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:27 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Shattering, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:28 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
2:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:43 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
2:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:55 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:22 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
4:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
5:40 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
6:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:31 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:41 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:40 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
7:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:08 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering 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.
8:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:57 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
9:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
9:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:17 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
10:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:20 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
11:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
— The mid game —
12:05 Shattering 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. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
12:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
12:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:15 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
13:31 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:59 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
14:14 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
14:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:04 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
15:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:58 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:23 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:30 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
17:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:43 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:20 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
19:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
20:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:30 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
21:02 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:09 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:57 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
22:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:45 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:09 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
23:24 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.
23:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:13 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
24:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
24:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:09 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
25:33 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
26:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:26 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
26:48 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
26:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:36 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:44 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
28:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:43 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Shattering! Shattering sliced through Hardback!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
28:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
29:23 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:52 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
30:16 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
31:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
31:07 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Shattering's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
31:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:48 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
32:10 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
32:42 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:54 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.
33:36 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
33:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:15 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
34:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
34:54 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:09 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:34 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:05 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
36:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
36:52 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
37:08 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
37:57 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
38:19 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:28 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:30 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
39:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:01 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:21 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
40:58 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
41:18 In terms of army size, Shattering and Hardback are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:01 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
42:08 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
42:45 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
43:00 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
43:31 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:54 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.
44:15 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
44:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
44:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering 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.
45:12 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
45:30 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:12 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:42 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
47:14 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:22 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
47:48 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:17 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.
48:26 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
48:53 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:41 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
49:55 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
50:20 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.
50:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:08 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
51:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:56 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:19 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
52:42 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:20 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
53:55 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:13 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
54:25 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
54:53 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:30 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
55:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:12 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:41 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
57:12 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
57:20 Shattering is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Shattering is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
57:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:10 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
58:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:54 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:28 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
59:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
59:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:20 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
60:47 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:23 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
62:02 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
62:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:41 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
62:59 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:34 Shattering is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
64:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
64:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
64:44 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:10 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
65:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
66:03 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.
66:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
66:37 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
67:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
67:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
67:47 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
68:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
68:34 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
68:50 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
69:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:49 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
69:58 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.
70:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
70:39 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
71:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
71:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
71:55 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
72:20 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
72:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
72:57 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
73:18 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:47 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
74:10 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.
74:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
74:44 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
75:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
76:01 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
76:24 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
76:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
77:12 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
77:19 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
78:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (120 lines)
0:11 Hardback spawns in Green at s1 while Shattering spawns in Blue at s2.Hardback in Green at s1. Shattering in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:25 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Hardback commits to Deep Six; Shattering answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:58 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:14 Shattering starts expanding.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:19 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:40 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.
3:08 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:07 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
4:45 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:08 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.
5:20 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:57 Shattering only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
6:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
6:41 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:13 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
7:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:49 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
8:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:51 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:58 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:06 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:48 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
11:09 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:08 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:25 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
12:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:06 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
13:46 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:27 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:10 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.
15:35 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:10 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.
16:25 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
17:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:17 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:32 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
18:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:35 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:57 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
19:20 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
19:53 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
20:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:41 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.
20:59 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
21:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:13 Without any further reinforcements, Shattering's expansion is decimated by Hardback's armies.The base falls. Hardback rips Shattering's economy back a full step.
22:44 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:53 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:57 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:08 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:10 Shattering might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
25:20 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
25:52 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.
26:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
26:34 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
27:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:48 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:51 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
29:03 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
29:52 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
30:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:36 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
31:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:38 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
32:00 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
32:23 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.
32:38 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:32 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
33:54 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
34:21 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:49 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:05 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.
35:44 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
35:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:28 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
36:59 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
37:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:44 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 The momentum flips — Hardback suddenly holds the stronger position!
38:04 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:04 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
39:11 Shattering is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
39:52 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
40:16 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:55 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
41:28 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
41:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns in Green at s1 while Hardback spawns in Red at s2.Shattering takes s1 in Green; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Red.
0:42 Hardback gets 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:32 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:42 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:36 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
4:04 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:00 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.
5:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:02 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.
6:23 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:07 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:07 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
8:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
8:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:38 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
9:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:25 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
10:50 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
11:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:59 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
12:24 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
12:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
13:17 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:47 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
14:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:52 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
15:13 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
15:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
16:26 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:18 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
17:39 Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
18:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:19 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
19:40 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
20:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:35 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
21:11 After that battle, Hardback destroyed more than half of Shattering's army.Hardback shreds the better part of Shattering's army in one engagement.
21:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:13 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
22:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
23:20 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
23:46 Shattering seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
24:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
24:34 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Teal while Shattering spawns at s1 in Green.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Shattering answers from s1.
0:43 Hardback opens Bunker Rush against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: Bunker Rush from Hardback, 2 Gate Goons from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback opens with a cheesy build.Hardback isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
1:42 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Hardback attacks Shattering.Hardback commits to the cheese — it's at Shattering's door already.
2:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
3:06 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:45 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:48 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
5:09 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
5:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:21 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.
6:44 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
7:28 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:15 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:20 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:42 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
10:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:53 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:53 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
12:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:50 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:34 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:37 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
15:08 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:52 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.
16:22 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
16:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:30 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
17:57 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:55 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
19:26 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
20:39 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
21:11 The attack was a success, Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:15 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
22:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
23:18 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
Head to head
390 games
Hardback
211 – 179
Shattering