Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 14:23 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Teal at s2 while Shattering spawns in Orange at s3.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Shattering answers from s3.
0:46 Hardback opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Hardback shows 1 Fact Double Expand — Shattering has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:05 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:43 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:29 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:02 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.
4:44 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.
4:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:43 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:13 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:31 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:29 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.
8:00 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.
8:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
8:55 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:26 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:29 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
11:05 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:22 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:48 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:19 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
12:45 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:22 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
13:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:30 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
14:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
15:14 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:46 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
16:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:24 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.
17:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:51 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:18 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
20:18 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.
20:41 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
21:07 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.
21:53 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
22:22 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:46 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.
23:04 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.
23:44 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
24:11 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
24:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:08 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
25:33 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.
26:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:16 The Red Shattering spawns at s2 while Teal Hardback spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s2, Hardback at s3.
0:43 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's 14 CC.Shattering shows 14 Nexus — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:50 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
4:21 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:00 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.
5:27 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:30 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:19 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.
7:37 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
8:11 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.
8:57 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:17 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:43 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
10:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:59 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
11:33 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:58 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.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
12:44 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:05 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
14:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:18 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.
15:49 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
16:17 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
17:28 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
18:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:28 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:57 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
19:45 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:12 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (189 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Yellow at s1 while Shattering spawns in White at s4.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s4.
0:35 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Shattering answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:21 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:59 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:57 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.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:28 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
3:59 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:23 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:54 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
5:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:20 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:20 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
6:31 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
6:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:54 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
8:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:43 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:06 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
9:21 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.
9:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
10:28 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:54 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:37 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
11:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:17 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.
12:42 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Shattering.The base falls. Shattering rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
13:14 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
— The mid game —
13:25 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:10 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
14:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:11 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:19 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.
15:47 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:22 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
16:29 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:20 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.
17:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:38 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:07 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.
19:35 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.
20:08 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:43 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:16 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:57 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
22:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:45 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.
23:09 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
23:34 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.
23:59 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
24:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:40 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.
24:56 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.
25:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:42 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:00 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
26:43 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.
27:20 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
27:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:16 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:49 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
29:09 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:42 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
29:52 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.
30:18 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.
30:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
30:56 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.
31:35 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:55 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
32:11 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.
32:32 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:55 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.
33:24 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.
33:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
34:05 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.
34:32 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
34:44 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.
35:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
35:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:01 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:26 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
37:20 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:38 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:29 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
38:40 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:11 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.
— The late game —
39:31 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:48 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
40:08 In terms of army size, Hardback and Shattering are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
40:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:52 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
41:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:43 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.
42:10 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.
42:42 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
43:05 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:16 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.
43:34 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
44:00 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
44:32 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.
44:56 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
45:18 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:43 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
46:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:18 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:43 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:59 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.
47:32 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.
47:56 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
48:22 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
48:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:05 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
49:28 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:13 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.The base falls. Hardback rips Shattering's economy back a full step.
50:31 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
50:46 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
51:21 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
51:40 Shattering is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
52:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:27 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
52:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:28 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:08 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:47 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:00 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.
55:40 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.
55:55 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
56:24 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.
56:31 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Shattering.Hardback is out-expanding Shattering — the money game is tilting.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:33 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
57:53 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.
58:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
58:28 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
58:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:23 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.
59:51 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:16 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
60:23 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
60:50 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
61:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:32 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's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
62:09 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
62:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:55 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
63:03 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.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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■ Shattering
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■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Orange Shattering spawning at s4 and Blue Hardback spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s4, Hardback at s2.
0:54 Hardback opens Siege Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Shattering commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Hardback answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:37 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:05 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?
3:49 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
4:27 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:00 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.
5:24 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
5:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:35 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.
7:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
7:43 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
— The mid game —
8:19 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.
9:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:34 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
10:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
11:01 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.
11:29 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:46 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
13:22 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
13:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:53 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:46 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
16:04 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
16:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:17 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
17:48 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
18:41 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.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
19:06 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shattering takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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0:07 Hardback spawns at s4 in Green while Shattering spawns at s3 in Orange.Hardback takes s4 in Green; across the map, Shattering settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:24 Shattering gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Hardback, 2 Gate Goons from Shattering.
— The early game —
0:45 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.
1:33 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:07 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:26 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.
2:47 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
3:14 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.
3:39 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.
3:49 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:27 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
4:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:14 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
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.
5:55 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:30 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:54 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
7:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:41 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
8:11 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.
8:18 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
9:00 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:21 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
9:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:09 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
10:22 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.
10:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
11:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:39 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:00 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
12:10 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:33 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:55 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.
14:12 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:44 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:06 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:49 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:47 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.
17:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:58 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:42 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:01 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:54 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Shattering successfully defended his push!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
20:09 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.
20:36 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.
20:50 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.
21:21 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
21:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
22:08 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
23:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
23:38 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:59 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:14 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
24:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:00 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
25:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:18 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
26:46 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
27:07 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
27:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:49 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
28:09 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.
28:39 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.
28:55 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.
29:13 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:38 Shattering harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
30:09 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.
30:16 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:16 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
31:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:26 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:39 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
33:01 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.
33:25 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:43 In terms of army size, Hardback and Shattering are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
34:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
34:25 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
35:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:43 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:09 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:30 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
36:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:17 EMP lands on the arbiters! Shattering's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:04 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.
38:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
38:46 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
38:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:21 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.
39:54 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.
40:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
40:32 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.
41:02 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:20 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
41:41 Hardback has more expansions than Shattering.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Shattering. That compounds.
42:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:32 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:24 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.
43:46 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.
44:00 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
44:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
44:49 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.
45:10 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.
45:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:47 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.
46:22 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:38 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
47:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:16 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
48:06 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:35 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:05 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
49:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:40 EMP lands on the arbiters! Shattering's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
50:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:51 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
51:01 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
51:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:47 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.
52:27 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.
52:34 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.
53:05 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
53:28 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
53:49 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
54:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
54:30 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:00 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.
55:15 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.
55:50 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
55:57 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
56:51 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
57:17 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.
57:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
58:07 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.
58:29 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
58:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
58:58 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
59:31 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
60:00 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.
60:22 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
60:47 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.
60:54 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.
61:30 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
61:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:11 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
62:41 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
62:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
63:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:35 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.
63:59 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
64:14 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.
64:56 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.
65:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, 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.
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:18 Shattering spawns at s3 in White while Hardback spawns at s1 in Green.Shattering in White at s3. Hardback in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:37 Hardback gets 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Shattering, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:09 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:59 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:17 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:01 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:02 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.
5:36 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
6:05 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:53 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
8:18 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.
8:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:30 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
10:02 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:44 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
11:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:50 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:27 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:29 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
13:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:40 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
15:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:09 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:49 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
17:24 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
17:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
18:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:55 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
19:22 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:01 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.
20:42 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
Head to head
388 games
Hardback
211 – 177
Shattering