Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 14:23 server time
Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (172 lines)
0:07 The White Hardback spawns at s1 while Yellow Shattering spawns at s2.Hardback in White at s1. Shattering in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Hardback gets 14 CC against Shattering's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 14 Nexus from Shattering.
— The early game —
0:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:20 Shattering decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:45 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:52 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
3:21 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
3:37 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.
3:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:16 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:41 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:08 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:31 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
6:41 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
7:07 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.
7:28 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 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.
8:13 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.
8:31 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.
9:10 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.
9:27 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
9:59 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:09 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
11:18 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.
11:41 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.
— The mid game —
12:02 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:38 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
13:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:11 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.
13:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:48 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:11 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
16:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:44 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.
17:16 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
17:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:50 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.
18:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:51 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:09 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:54 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:36 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.
20:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:57 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
22:10 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:55 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:39 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
24:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:40 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.
25:00 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.
25:10 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:14 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:19 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:40 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:56 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
28:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:48 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
29:18 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.
29:28 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:46 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
30:20 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
30:42 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
31:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:28 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.
31:57 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
32:20 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.
32:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
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's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:31 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:21 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.
34:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:11 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:38 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:57 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
36:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:50 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.
37:23 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
37:45 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.
38:09 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:55 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
39:15 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
39:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:07 Shattering shot down Hardback's command center.Hardback's expansion burns — Shattering tears it down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:22 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
40:46 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
41:18 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:02 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.
42:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
42:43 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.
43:04 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
43:18 Hardback has more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:21 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
44:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
45:00 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.
45:14 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:40 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:39 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:59 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:21 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
47:53 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
48:08 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.
48:24 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
48:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:13 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
49:34 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.
50:01 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:21 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:49 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
51:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:39 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
52:01 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.
52:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
52:35 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
53:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:30 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
53:45 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
54:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:39 Shattering shot down Hardback's command center.Hardback's expansion burns — Shattering tears it down.
54:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
55:28 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
55:52 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
56:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:34 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Shattering's way right now.
56:59 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
57:16 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.
57:49 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
58:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shattering takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (178 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns in Red at s3 while Hardback spawns in Teal at s4.Shattering takes s3 in Red; across the map, Hardback settles in at s4 in Teal.
0:36 Shattering gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Deep Six.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering, Deep Six from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:02 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:09 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:38 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:03 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.
2:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:45 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
3:07 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.
3:48 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.
4:09 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:32 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?
4:56 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:44 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.
6:03 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:38 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:03 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:25 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:59 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
8:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:35 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:58 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.
9:27 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.
9:57 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:32 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
11:00 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.
11:25 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:39 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
12:05 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:23 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
13:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
13:51 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.
14:04 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.
14:35 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:53 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.
15:24 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:43 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:53 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
17:11 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
17:45 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.
18:04 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
18:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:41 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
18:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:38 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.
19:56 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
20:24 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.
20:33 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
21:00 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
21:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:06 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.
22:34 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
23:07 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.
23:14 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
24:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:29 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.
24:51 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
25:13 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.
25:48 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:05 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
26:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:50 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.
27:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
27:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:25 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:54 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
29:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:33 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:51 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:18 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:45 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:03 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.
31:38 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.
31:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:22 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.
32:48 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
32:55 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:18 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.
33:57 Currently, Shattering and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
34:20 Shattering decides to expand.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:36 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.
34:58 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
35:30 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.
35:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
36:19 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:38 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
37:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:42 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.
38:08 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.
38:38 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
39:02 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.
39:22 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
39:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:56 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:35 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.
40:42 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.
41:21 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
41:41 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
41:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:29 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.
42:40 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
43:07 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:25 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Shattering's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Shattering tears it down.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
44:20 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
44:34 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.
45:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:31 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
45:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:10 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
46:43 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
47:01 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:21 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
47:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:07 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
48:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:52 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.
49:18 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:43 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
50:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:24 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
51:42 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
51:55 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
52:29 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
52:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:10 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
53:28 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:55 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:28 Hardback successfully harasses Shattering's economy.Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
54:54 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
55:01 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
55:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:59 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
56:09 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
56:33 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.
57:09 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Shattering's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Shattering level the expansion.
57:34 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
🎙 It's all going Shattering's way right now.
57:49 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
58:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:27 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
59:10 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shattering — more than half the force is gone.
59:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
59:40 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
60:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (191 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Orange at s2 while Shattering spawns in Green at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Shattering at s1.
0:40 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Hardback commits to Deep Six; Shattering answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 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.
1:59 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
2:18 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
2:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:05 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
3:40 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.
4:02 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.
4:27 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:54 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:14 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:17 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
6:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:57 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
7:25 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.
7:56 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:38 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:03 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.
9:16 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.
9:53 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:12 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
11:02 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
11:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:45 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.
12:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:51 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:12 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
13:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:26 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.
14:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
14:58 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:20 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:43 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
16:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:28 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
16:58 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
17:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:55 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
18:11 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
19:26 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
19:34 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
20:10 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.
20:26 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
20:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:09 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.
21:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:58 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.
22:33 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
22:40 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
23:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:00 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
24:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:06 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
25:29 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
25:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:14 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
26:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:57 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.
27:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
27:39 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:07 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:51 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
29:15 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:30 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.
30:03 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:19 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
30:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
31:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:30 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.
32:07 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.
32:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
32:41 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:14 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:45 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.
34:18 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:29 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.
35:02 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Shattering did.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Shattering's economy simply wins this.
35:27 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:38 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:40 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.
36:56 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.
37:19 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.
— The late game —
37:48 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
38:04 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.
38:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:53 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
39:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
39:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:11 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
40:31 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
40:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
41:00 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.
41:34 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.
41:59 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.
42:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
42:50 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
43:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:37 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.
44:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:13 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.
44:28 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
45:07 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
45:33 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.
45:53 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
46:06 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.
46:25 Shattering only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:46 Shattering is leading the game with more expansions than Hardback.Economically it's Shattering's game right now; Hardback is falling behind on bases.
47:24 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
47:37 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
48:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:37 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:50 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.
49:12 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
49:30 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:22 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
50:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
51:11 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.
51:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:46 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.
52:25 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
52:32 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
53:09 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
53:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:53 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
54:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
54:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:48 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
55:18 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.
55:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:03 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
56:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:51 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:18 Shattering is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Shattering is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
57:40 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
58:04 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
58:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:53 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
59:43 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.
59:54 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
60:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
60:46 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
61:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:55 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
62:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:35 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
63:05 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
63:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:48 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
64:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Shattering takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Orange Shattering spawning at s2 and Yellow Hardback spawning at s3.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s3.
0:40 Hardback opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with 1 Fact Double Expand.
— The early game —
1:22 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:57 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:35 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.
5:01 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.
5:36 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
6:10 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
6:56 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.
7:27 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:00 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.
8:21 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.
9:05 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:29 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:11 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:49 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.
11:06 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.
11:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:28 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:52 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
14:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:14 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.
15:34 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:04 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
16:49 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.
17:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
17:55 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
18:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:59 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
19:33 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:44 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.
21:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!Shattering types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:12 Hardback spawns at s3 in Green while Shattering spawns at s4 in White.Hardback takes s3 in Green; across the map, Shattering settles in at s4 in White.
0:48 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Hardback shows 14 CC — Shattering has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:03 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:13 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:31 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
6:04 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?
6:50 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:13 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
8:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:07 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
— The mid game —
9:43 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
10:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
11:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:45 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
12:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
12:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:17 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.
13:51 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
14:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:09 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.
15:28 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
16:07 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.
16:44 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
17:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
17:47 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:57 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
19:24 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
20:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:27 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?
21:08 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
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■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:20 The Orange Shattering spawns at s1 while White Hardback spawns at s2.Shattering in Orange at s1. Hardback in White at s2. The map is set.
0:49 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering shows 2 Gate Goons — Hardback has gone Deep Six. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:37 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:35 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:46 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.
4:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 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.
5:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:12 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:49 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.
8:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:46 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.
9:24 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
9:52 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 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?
11:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:30 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
11:50 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.
12:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:05 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:19 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:47 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.
14:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:53 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
15:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:52 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
16:29 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:30 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
17:58 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:13 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
— The mid game —
19:36 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.
20:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
20:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
21:17 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.
21:38 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:48 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.
23:08 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Hardback spawning at s3 and Green Shattering spawning at s4.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Shattering answers from s4.
0:31 Hardback opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:45 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:56 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
4:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 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.
5:20 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:00 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:30 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:34 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:07 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
9:36 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:27 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
11:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:41 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:20 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
12:36 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:10 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.
14:39 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:14 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.
15:41 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
16:12 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
16:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
17:28 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.
17:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:28 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.
18:50 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
19:28 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:53 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:58 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
21:27 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:28 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
23:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
Head to head
387 games
Hardback
212 – 175
Shattering