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 (197 lines)
0:12 Shattering spawns at s3 in Purple while Hardback spawns at s4 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s3, Hardback at s4.
0:31 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.
— The early game —
0:45 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:56 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
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 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.
3:28 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:50 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:15 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:44 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:58 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.
6:07 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
6:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:08 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.
7:28 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:53 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?
8:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:47 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
9:14 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.
9:40 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
10:09 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:23 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:47 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:29 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
11:52 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:52 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
13:09 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.
13:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:12 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
14:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
15:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
15:19 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:07 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:03 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.
17:10 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.
17:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:05 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
18:36 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
18:43 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:37 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
20:02 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.
20:15 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:49 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
21:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
21:58 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:43 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
23:08 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:24 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
23:48 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
24:06 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
24:33 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.
24:59 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
25:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:33 Hardback brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Shattering's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:58 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.
26:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:18 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:45 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:32 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.
28:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:14 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:40 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
30:02 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
30:28 Shattering decides to expand.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
30:54 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:23 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:41 In terms of army size, Shattering and Hardback are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
32:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:36 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:52 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:23 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.
33:38 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:38 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.
34:50 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.
35:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:30 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:57 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:18 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.
36:55 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
37:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
37:42 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
37:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
38:17 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:32 Hardback harasses Shattering and gets ahead of the game.Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
39:07 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
39:25 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
40:10 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.
40:30 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.
41:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
41:24 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
41:37 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:13 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
42:27 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:22 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.
43:49 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
44:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:21 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
44:52 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.
45:11 Shattering has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Hardback.Economically it's Shattering's game right now; Hardback is falling behind on bases.
45:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
45:46 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.
46:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:45 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.
47:14 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
47:26 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
47:41 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:31 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
48:49 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.
49:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:38 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:46 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
51:08 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:42 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
51:55 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Shattering did.Hardback is starving on bases while Shattering spreads across the map.
52:33 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
52:55 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:41 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
53:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:41 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
55:06 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
55:24 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.
55:47 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
56:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:47 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.
57:06 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
57:21 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
57:36 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Shattering's number of expansions.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Shattering's economy simply wins this.
58:13 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.
58:34 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
59:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:15 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.
59:47 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
60:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:25 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.
60:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
61:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:32 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
62:00 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
62:26 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
62:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:59 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.
63:20 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
63:42 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
64:25 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
64:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
64:58 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.
65:31 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
65:50 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
66:13 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (335 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns at s4 in Blue while Shattering spawns at s3 in Purple.Hardback in Blue at s4. Shattering in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:25 Shattering gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Siege Expand.Hardback shows Siege Expand — Shattering has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:22 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:56 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
2:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:48 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
2:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:21 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
3:49 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:59 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
4:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:42 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
5:58 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:21 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.
6:34 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:51 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:48 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
7:56 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
8:46 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
9:06 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.
9:25 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
10:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:41 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
10:52 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.
11:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
11:32 Hardback harasses Shattering's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
12:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
12:43 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:11 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
13:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:49 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
14:17 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:51 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
15:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:58 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:49 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.
17:02 Shattering's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
17:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:17 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
18:24 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:57 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:41 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.
20:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
20:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:48 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:12 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:31 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:43 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:27 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Shattering's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
22:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
23:11 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:30 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.
24:00 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:27 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
25:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:33 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Shattering! Shattering sliced through Hardback!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
25:49 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
26:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:23 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
26:49 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:11 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
27:42 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.
27:49 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
28:19 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.
28:28 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:08 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Shattering.The base falls. Shattering rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
29:29 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:51 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
30:06 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
30:18 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:59 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
31:27 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.
31:58 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.
32:07 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
32:35 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
32:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:14 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
33:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:27 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
34:42 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
35:12 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
35:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
35:50 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
36:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
36:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:49 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:07 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:03 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.
38:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:08 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
39:20 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:51 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.
40:17 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:20 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
41:44 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
41:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:15 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
42:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:31 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
43:45 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:07 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
44:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:00 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
45:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:42 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.
45:54 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:18 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
46:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:09 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:51 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.
47:58 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
48:23 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.
48:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:02 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:28 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.
49:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:12 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:41 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
51:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:13 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
51:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
52:11 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.
52:28 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
52:55 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
53:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:23 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
54:06 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:33 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
55:03 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
55:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:30 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
56:05 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.
56:32 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:42 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:12 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.
57:28 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
57:49 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Shattering is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
58:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:28 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
58:49 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.
59:05 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.
59:38 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
59:55 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
60:45 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.
60:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:38 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
62:03 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
62:25 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.
62:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:20 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
64:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
64:27 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
64:43 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
64:50 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
65:27 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
65:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
66:15 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
66:29 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
66:47 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:15 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
67:41 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
67:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
68:07 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
68:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:59 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.
69:18 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.
69:51 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
69:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
70:31 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
70:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
70:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
71:22 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
71:45 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
72:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
72:44 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
72:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
73:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:40 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
74:03 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
74:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
74:52 EMP lands on the arbiters! Shattering's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
75:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:54 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
76:04 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
76:32 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
76:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
77:06 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
77:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:26 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
78:52 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
78:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:21 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
79:56 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:37 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
80:44 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.
81:21 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
81:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
82:04 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
82:25 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.
82:41 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
83:03 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.
83:14 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
83:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
84:02 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.
84:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:45 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.
85:18 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.
85:25 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
85:57 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
86:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
86:36 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
87:08 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.
87:30 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
87:42 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
88:03 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
88:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
88:41 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
89:03 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
89:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:51 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
90:22 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
90:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
91:04 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
91:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
91:46 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:53 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
92:26 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
92:41 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.
93:05 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.
93:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
93:56 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.
94:08 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
94:24 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
94:52 In terms of army size, Hardback and Shattering are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
95:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
95:38 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
95:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
96:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
96:38 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
96:57 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
97:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
97:56 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.
98:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
98:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
99:00 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
99:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
99:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
100:00 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.
100:27 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.
100:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
100:58 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
101:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
101:42 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.
102:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
102:38 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.
102:52 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Shattering's number of expansions.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Shattering's economy simply wins this.
103:12 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
103:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
103:54 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
104:07 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.
104:28 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.
104:50 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.
105:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
105:40 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.
106:06 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.
106:19 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:56 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
107:05 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The Blue Shattering spawns at s2 while White Hardback spawns at s1.Shattering takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in White.
0:52 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Shattering shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Hardback has gone Deep Six. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:28 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:00 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
4:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:11 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
5:26 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:08 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.
6:40 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:11 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
8:56 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:00 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:57 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
11:23 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
12:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
12:42 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
13:17 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:45 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
14:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:10 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
15:41 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
16:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:53 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:01 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
18:33 The attack was a success, Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
18:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
19:27 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:11 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 mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (316 lines)
0:07 The Blue Hardback spawns at s1 while Green Shattering spawns at s4.Hardback in Blue at s1. Shattering in Green at s4. The map is set.
0:34 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Shattering answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:18 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:56 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:40 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
2:53 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.
3:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:55 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:10 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
4:37 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:28 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.
6:05 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.
6:12 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.
6:43 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:53 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:20 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
7:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:04 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:26 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.
8:51 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.
9:01 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
9:37 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:33 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
10:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:36 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
11:57 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:19 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
12:54 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.
13:13 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
13:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:59 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
14:14 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.
14:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:57 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
15:19 Shattering decides to expand.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:35 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
15:55 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
16:25 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
16:39 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:25 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.
17:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:29 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
18:48 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
19:10 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
19:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:01 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Shattering successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
20:22 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.
20:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
21:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:26 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
21:38 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.
22:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:53 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
23:21 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.
23:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:48 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:26 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.
24:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:10 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.
25:31 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.
25:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:01 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:27 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:58 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.
27:18 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:22 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
28:38 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
29:27 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
29:35 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.
30:02 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
30:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:58 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:05 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.
31:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:58 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:18 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:41 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:05 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
33:24 Shattering is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
33:36 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.
— The late game —
34:03 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
34:45 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.
35:03 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:35 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.
35:53 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
36:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:33 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
36:47 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.
37:10 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.
37:40 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Shattering.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Shattering. That compounds.
37:59 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
38:32 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
38:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
39:03 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
39:27 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.
39:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:12 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
40:31 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:52 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
41:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:30 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.
41:57 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
42:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:40 Shattering is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
43:15 Hardback scouted the attempt but Shattering is still going with it!Shattering wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
43:35 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:42 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:23 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
44:57 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:31 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
46:05 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
46:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:37 EMP lands on the arbiters! Shattering's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:25 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:53 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
48:05 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
48:32 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.
49:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:22 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
49:33 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.
50:02 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.
50:09 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:44 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
51:05 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:51 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:58 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.
52:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:44 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
53:17 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
53:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:48 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
54:25 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:49 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
55:17 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.
55:42 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:22 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
56:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:12 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.
57:25 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
57:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:27 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
58:52 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.
59:29 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.
59:36 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
59:59 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:33 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.
60:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
61:01 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
61:36 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.
61:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:19 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
62:39 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
62:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
63:22 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:42 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.
63:51 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.
64:17 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
64:41 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
64:56 Currently, Hardback and Shattering appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
65:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
65:46 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
66:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
66:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
66:50 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
67:05 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
67:45 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
68:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
68:12 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
68:33 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:23 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
69:57 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
70:26 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
70:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
71:14 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.
71:27 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.
71:49 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
72:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
72:43 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
72:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:41 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Shattering.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Shattering. That compounds.
73:59 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
74:18 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
74:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
75:11 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
75:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
76:22 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
76:34 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
76:58 Shattering might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
77:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
77:36 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
78:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:30 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.
78:38 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
79:07 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
79:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
80:03 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
80:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:05 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
81:28 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
81:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
81:55 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
82:29 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.
82:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
83:12 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
83:21 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
83:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
84:15 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.
84:40 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.
85:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:12 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
85:49 Shattering is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
85:58 Shattering is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Shattering's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:13 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
86:48 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
86:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
87:31 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
87:48 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:12 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
88:30 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
88:50 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
89:15 Shattering might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
89:31 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.
89:52 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
90:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
90:52 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.
90:59 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
91:29 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.
91:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
92:15 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
92:28 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
92:54 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.
93:06 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.
93:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
93:54 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.
94:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:31 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.
95:04 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
95:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
95:55 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!
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
96:04 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.
96:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
96:49 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
97:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
97:31 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
97:57 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.
98:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
98:30 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
98:58 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
99:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
99:42 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
100:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
100:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
100:43 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
101:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:18 Shattering spawns at s3 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s1 in Purple.Shattering takes s3 in Orange; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:42 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:12 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:38 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:08 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:51 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
4:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:02 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
5:30 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.
5:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:18 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
8:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:08 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:32 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
10:09 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
10:48 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
11:19 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.
11:55 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.
12:42 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
13:21 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:53 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
— The late game —
14:19 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
14:52 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
15:39 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:41 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
17:27 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
18:00 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:24 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
19:10 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:07 The Red Hardback spawns at s1 while White Shattering spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Shattering at s2.
0:50 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: Deep Six from Hardback, 14 Nexus from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:00 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:55 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:23 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:01 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:38 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:55 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:10 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:10 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:46 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:02 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
10:31 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
11:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:44 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
12:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
12:41 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:42 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:20 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:33 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
15:52 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:22 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.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
17:01 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:51 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
18:30 Shattering seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
18:57 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
19:32 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:14 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
20:40 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!Shattering types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:13 Shattering spawns at s3 in Purple while Hardback spawns at s1 in Blue.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s3, Hardback answers from s1.
0:32 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Shattering, 1 Fact Double Expand from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:06 Shattering starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:32 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:35 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.
3:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:12 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
3:49 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.
4:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:52 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
5:15 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.
5:39 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
6:30 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:54 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.
7:18 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:01 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
8:28 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:53 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
10:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
10:29 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:12 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:30 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.
11:58 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
12:25 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:27 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
13:44 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
14:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
— The mid game —
15:14 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:14 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.
16:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
16:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:24 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:02 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
18:30 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:54 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:14 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
20:11 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:49 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.
21:11 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:38 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
21:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
22:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:52 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.
— The late game —
23:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:21 Shattering decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
24:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:36 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.
25:59 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:26 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.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
27:04 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Shattering's armies.Shattering finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
27:40 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
27:58 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
28:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
29:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:16 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.
29:52 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
30:11 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:41 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
31:04 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
Head to head
387 games
Hardback
212 – 175
Shattering