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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:18 Hardback spawns in Blue at s2 while Shattering spawns in Purple at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Shattering settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:46 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Hardback shows 14 CC — Shattering has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:31 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:26 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:33 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
5:16 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.
5:54 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.
6:27 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
6:51 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
8:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
8:51 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.
9:23 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 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.
10:51 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:07 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
12:29 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
13:47 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.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
14:19 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
15:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:50 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
16:09 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
17:40 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:02 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (128 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns at s1 in Yellow while Hardback spawns at s3 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s1, Hardback at s3.
0:44 Hardback gets 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 14 Nexus against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
0:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:01 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.
2:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:16 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:19 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.
4:38 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:01 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:18 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:14 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
6:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:09 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.
7:24 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:50 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:06 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:07 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:36 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
9:57 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.
10:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
10:50 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:11 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
11:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:54 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:18 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.
12:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
13:40 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:47 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
15:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:31 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.
15:51 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
16:27 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:43 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:37 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Shattering! Shattering sliced through Hardback!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
17:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:23 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.
18:52 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
19:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:27 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
19:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:40 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
21:04 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
21:31 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:01 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
22:30 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.
23:01 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
23:09 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
23:35 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:56 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
24:21 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
24:51 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
25:17 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.
25:50 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
26:14 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
26:29 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.
27:00 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:24 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:17 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.
28:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
28:54 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.
29:16 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:04 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.
30:41 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
31:13 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
31:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:18 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
32:44 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:58 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:19 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:48 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
34:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:41 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
35:36 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.
35:43 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:48 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.
36:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
37:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:47 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
38:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
38:48 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:32 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.
39:55 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.
40:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:49 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
41:10 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
41:21 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.
42:04 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.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
42:15 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.
42:48 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
43:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:31 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
44:07 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
44:15 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:47 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.
45:01 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Shattering takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Purple Hardback spawning at s3 and Orange Shattering spawning at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Shattering answers from s2.
0:45 Hardback gets 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:56 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:16 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
3:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:25 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
5:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:34 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.
5:58 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:18 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:28 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:33 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
9:05 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:04 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?
10:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:11 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.
11:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:47 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:11 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.
13:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:15 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
14:45 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
15:16 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 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
— The mid game —
17:02 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:10 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
18:30 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
18:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:30 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
19:59 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:44 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.
21:06 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 early game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (147 lines)
0:11 Shattering spawns at s3 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s2 in Teal.Shattering takes s3 in Orange; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:41 Hardback gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Shattering, 1 Fact Double Expand from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:57 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 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.
2:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
2:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:03 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
3:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:44 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.
4:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:46 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:37 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.
6:10 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
6:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:30 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
7:43 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
8:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:47 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:12 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.
9:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:28 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:45 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:22 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
11:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:01 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:30 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:48 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:11 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:48 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:26 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.
14:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:45 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
15:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:20 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Shattering.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
17:00 Shattering is still going ahead with his harassment!Shattering wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
17:18 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
17:44 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:01 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
18:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:47 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:13 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.
19:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:33 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.
20:44 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.
21:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:34 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
22:08 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:47 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
23:16 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
24:08 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.
24:33 With a successful harassment, Shattering hurts Hardback's economy.Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:02 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
25:24 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:37 At the moment, neither Shattering nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
26:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:28 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
26:50 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:48 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
27:59 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
28:32 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:14 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
29:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:58 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:30 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:47 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:09 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
32:16 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
33:00 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:12 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.
33:47 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
34:12 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:19 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.
34:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:18 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.
35:38 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
35:56 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.
36:24 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.
36:54 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
37:16 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.
37:32 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:52 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.
38:23 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.
— The late game —
38:48 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.
39:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:43 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.
40:01 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:30 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:40 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.
41:15 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:32 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.
41:52 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.
42:21 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.
42:45 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.
43:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:38 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
44:00 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
44:48 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:21 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
45:37 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
46:02 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
46:22 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
46:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:18 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
47:38 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.
47:51 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.
48:26 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
48:42 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
49:15 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:03 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
50:22 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
50:41 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.
51:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (144 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s3 while Purple Shattering spawns at s1.Hardback in Yellow at s3. Shattering in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:32 Hardback gets 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 2 Gate Goons from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:07 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:01 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:49 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.
3:20 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
3:54 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.
4:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:43 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:04 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
5:28 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:55 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:30 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:55 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.
7:18 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.
7:37 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:13 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:07 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:37 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
10:14 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:35 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:48 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:15 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:44 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:18 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:53 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
14:07 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.
— The mid game —
14:25 Hardback brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Shattering's dragoons came to clean up the mess!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
15:03 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.
15:28 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
15:49 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:01 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:39 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:59 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
17:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:39 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.
18:56 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.
19:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:40 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:15 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
20:38 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:24 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
21:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:14 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.
22:32 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Shattering.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
23:07 Hardback scouted the attempt but Shattering is still going with it!Shattering wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
23:17 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:49 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
24:15 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
24:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
25:06 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!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
25:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:41 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.
26:14 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:31 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
26:48 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.
27:16 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
27:50 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.
28:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:34 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Shattering successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
28:59 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
29:39 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
30:11 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
30:39 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:00 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
31:24 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:04 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.
32:30 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.
32:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:12 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
33:38 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:33 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
34:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:20 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:39 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
36:02 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.
36:35 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:07 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.
37:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:43 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:12 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.
38:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:53 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
39:22 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:02 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
40:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:08 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.
41:21 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:20 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.
42:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:50 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.
43:14 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
— The late game —
43:38 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
44:05 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
44:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:56 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
45:13 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.
45:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
46:06 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
46:41 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:55 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
47:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:40 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.
48:10 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
48:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
48:57 Hardback scouted Shattering's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
49:28 Seems like Shattering is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Shattering wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
49:41 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
50:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the late game.
Head to head
389 games
Hardback
211 – 178
Shattering