Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 14:21 server time
Games
4 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (207 lines)
0:16 The Red Hardback spawns at s2 while Yellow Shattering spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Shattering at s1.
0:23 Shattering gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
0:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:44 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:12 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:51 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:55 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
4:20 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:34 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:01 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:36 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
5:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:16 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.
6:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:22 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:05 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
8:38 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:17 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:40 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
10:07 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:50 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
11:16 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.
11:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:05 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
12:16 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:58 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:51 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
14:08 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.
14:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:47 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
15:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:50 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
16:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
16:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:59 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:22 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:42 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
17:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:16 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
18:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:12 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.
19:27 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
19:58 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.
20:14 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:42 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.
21:10 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
21:30 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.
21:37 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.
22:13 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:32 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:27 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.
23:43 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.
23:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:17 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.
24:58 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
25:16 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:30 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
26:28 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
26:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:30 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.
27:42 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
28:23 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.
28:39 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
28:56 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:16 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
29:42 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.
30:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:27 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:00 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:12 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
31:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
31:57 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
32:30 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:17 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:25 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:19 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.
34:32 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
35:26 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:56 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:11 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
36:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:00 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
37:12 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.
37:43 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
— The late game —
38:00 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.
38:32 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
38:41 In terms of army size, Hardback and Shattering are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
39:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:33 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
39:55 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.
40:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:37 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.
40:58 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
41:23 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.
41:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:09 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.
42:33 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.
43:08 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.
43:32 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:39 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
44:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:41 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:29 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:08 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:53 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
47:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
47:38 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.
47:54 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
48:14 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.
48:42 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
49:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:26 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:43 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:59 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
51:17 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
51:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:58 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:22 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.
52:56 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.
53:23 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:34 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
54:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:17 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.
54:48 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:11 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.
55:41 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:01 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
56:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:39 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.
57:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:43 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
58:18 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:51 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:26 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.
59:48 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:59 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.
60:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
60:47 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.
61:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
61:51 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
62:22 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.
62:42 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.
63:02 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
63:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
64:05 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
64:32 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
65:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:18 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.
65:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:17 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.
66:38 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
67:02 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
67:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
67:45 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
67:57 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.
68:25 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.
68:48 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
69:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns at s1 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s2 in Red.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:35 Shattering gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:34 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:04 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:09 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.
5:04 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
5:21 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.
6:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:23 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:54 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
— The mid game —
8:20 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
9:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:42 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
10:13 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
10:41 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.
11:26 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
12:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:06 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
13:46 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
14:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:57 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
15:30 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:37 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.
17:17 Hardback looks beastly after destroying more than half of Shattering's army.When the smoke clears, Hardback has erased most of what Shattering brought.
18:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
18:40 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
19:15 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (129 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns at s2 in Green while Shattering spawns at s1 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Shattering at s1.
0:39 Hardback opens 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:12 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:13 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
2:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:57 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.
3:28 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:50 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.
4:17 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
4:42 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:09 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:07 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.
6:41 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
7:36 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.
7:49 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
8:11 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:59 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
10:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
10:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:11 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
11:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
11:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:47 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
13:04 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:28 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
13:48 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.
14:17 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Shattering's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
14:45 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.
15:03 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
15:36 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:02 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:19 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
17:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:17 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
18:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:05 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
19:38 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
20:00 Shattering decides to expand.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:21 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.
20:51 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:09 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Shattering's number of expansions.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Shattering's economy simply wins this.
21:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:13 Shattering'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: Shattering holds Hardback.
22:32 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.
22:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
23:22 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.
23:39 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:25 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
24:50 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:21 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.
25:46 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:06 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
26:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:48 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
27:13 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
27:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
27:59 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
28:40 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
28:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:30 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
29:55 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
30:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:40 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
31:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:16 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.
31:45 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
32:15 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.
32:29 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:06 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
33:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:45 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.
34:11 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.
34:31 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:53 Shattering shot down Hardback's command center.Shattering finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
35:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
35:43 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.
36:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
36:42 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.
36:59 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.
37:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:48 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
38:33 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
39:15 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:55 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.
40:20 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
40:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
41:04 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
41:24 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
41:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
42:25 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.
42:47 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
43:01 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.
43:33 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
43:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
44:21 Shattering seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
44:50 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
45:12 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns in Yellow at s2 while Hardback spawns in Red at s1.Shattering takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Red.
0:35 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Shattering shows 14 Nexus — Hardback has gone Deep Six. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:29 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
3:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:01 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 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.
5:24 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
6:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:31 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:01 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
7:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:17 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:16 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.
9:50 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.
10:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:02 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
11:39 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
12:25 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
12:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:07 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
14:54 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
15:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:42 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.
16:18 Hardback has more expansions than Shattering.Hardback is out-expanding Shattering — the money game is tilting.
16:55 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
17:18 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.
18:07 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.
18:26 Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:36 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
20:00 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