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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Teal at s1 while Shattering spawns in White at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Shattering settles in at s2 in White.
0:41 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Shattering's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Shattering decides to expand.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:29 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:12 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
3:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:09 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
5:05 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.
5:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:10 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.
6:31 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:07 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
9:33 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:06 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.
10:44 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:32 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
12:05 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.
12:31 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.
13:15 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
13:47 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.
— The late game —
14:15 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:41 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:54 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
17:20 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:07 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.
18:34 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
19:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:15 The Green Shattering spawns at s2 while Teal Hardback spawns at s1.Shattering in Green at s2. Hardback in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:31 Shattering opens 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.
— The early game —
0:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:22 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:02 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
3:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:56 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
4:19 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.
4:41 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
5:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:56 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:08 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
6:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:45 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
8:13 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:58 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
9:19 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:59 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:02 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
11:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:46 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:38 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:04 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
13:44 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
14:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:40 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:01 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
16:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:53 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:19 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:17 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
18:59 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
19:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:48 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.
20:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:48 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.
— The late game —
21:11 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
21:39 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.
22:08 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.
22:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
23:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
23:35 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
23:54 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:34 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.
24:44 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.
25:12 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:59 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.
26:26 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:52 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
27:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
27:39 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
28:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:10 Hardback spawns at s1 in White while Shattering spawns at s4 in Purple.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s4.
0:41 Shattering gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Siege Expand.Hardback shows Siege Expand — Shattering has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:22 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:00 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
3:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:10 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
4:30 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.
5:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
6:41 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:30 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:31 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
9:03 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:33 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.
10:19 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:36 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
11:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:56 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
12:30 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:51 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.
13:31 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:02 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:37 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:52 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
16:23 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.
16:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
17:16 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
17:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
18:27 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
18:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:28 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.
20:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Red Shattering spawning at s4 and Purple Hardback spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s4, Hardback at s1.
0:48 Hardback gets Siege Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering shows 2 Gate Goons — Hardback has gone Siege Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:19 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 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.
3:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:55 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
4:24 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.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:32 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:52 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:31 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
7:21 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
7:57 Shattering only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
8:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
9:28 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
10:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
10:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:10 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
11:33 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:36 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:07 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.
13:45 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.
14:14 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
14:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:21 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
16:24 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
16:52 Shattering looks beastly after destroying more than half of Hardback's army.When the smoke clears, Shattering has erased most of what Hardback brought.
17:34 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:40 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
19:11 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.
19:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
20:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:45 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Shattering has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
21:07 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.
21:48 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shattering limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:06 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Purple at s1 while Shattering spawns in Yellow at s3.Hardback in Purple at s1. Shattering in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:33 Hardback opens Siege Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's Siege Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:09 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:49 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:11 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
3:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:59 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
4:26 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:43 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:30 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
7:51 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
8:15 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.
8:51 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
9:57 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
11:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:24 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
12:10 Shattering only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:45 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.
13:04 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
13:31 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:54 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
15:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:41 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:17 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:52 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 It's all going Shattering's way right now.
— The late game —
17:29 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:30 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
18:58 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:09 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
Shattering takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
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