Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 14:23 server time
Games
4 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (189 lines)
0:16 Shattering spawns at s1 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s4 in White.Shattering takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Hardback settles in at s4 in White.
0:33 Shattering gets 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.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:20 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:07 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:40 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:12 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:53 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:37 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.
5:47 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
6:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:55 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:16 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.
7:39 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
8:06 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:41 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.
8:49 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.
9:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:46 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:01 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
10:22 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:01 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:31 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:24 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:50 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:08 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.
13:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:16 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:50 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
15:13 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:24 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
15:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
16:15 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:28 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.
17:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:29 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
17:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:08 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.
18:25 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:20 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
19:39 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:09 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:45 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
21:17 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.
21:42 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:51 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
22:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:39 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
23:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
23:23 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
23:49 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
24:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:33 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
25:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
25:27 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.
25:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:07 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.
26:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
26:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:21 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
27:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
28:18 Hardback successfully harasses Shattering's economy.Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:39 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:08 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:27 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.
29:47 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.
30:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
30:45 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.
31:09 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:24 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
31:55 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
33:13 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:41 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
33:58 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
34:40 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:02 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.
35:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:37 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
36:09 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.
36:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:43 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
37:22 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.
37:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:08 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.
38:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:58 Without any further reinforcements, Shattering's expansion is decimated by Hardback's armies.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
39:26 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:00 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.
40:21 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
41:11 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
41:20 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:42 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.
— The late game —
42:05 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
42:29 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:00 Currently, Shattering and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:43 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
44:04 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:53 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
45:03 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
45:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:05 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
46:31 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:00 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.
47:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:22 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.
48:33 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.
49:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:33 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.
49:52 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:15 Hardback has more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
50:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
51:00 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.
51:23 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.
51:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:06 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
52:18 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.
52:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:18 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:43 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.
54:02 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.
54:30 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
54:38 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
55:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:23 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.
55:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
56:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:33 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:24 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.
57:48 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.
58:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
58:39 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
59:05 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
59:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:40 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
60:13 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
60:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
60:43 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
61:16 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
61:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:58 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
62:16 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
62:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
63:13 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s2 and Orange Shattering spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Shattering at s3.
0:45 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's Siege Expand.Hardback shows Siege Expand — Shattering has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:16 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.
2:33 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
3:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:42 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.
4:14 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
4:45 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.
5:16 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:57 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:58 Shattering decides to expand.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:43 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:46 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:21 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.
9:53 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:47 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.
11:28 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
12:49 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
13:29 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:55 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
14:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:54 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.
15:40 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:11 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
16:26 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:12 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.
17:40 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.
18:07 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
18:29 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.
19:01 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:31 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.
— The mid game —
20:16 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
20:36 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
21:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:38 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns at s1 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s3 in Purple.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s3.
0:42 Shattering gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 14 CC.Shattering shows 2 Gate Goons — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:15 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:31 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:54 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
3:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:53 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
4:33 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.
5:07 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:25 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:50 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:29 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:57 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
8:10 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:13 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
9:52 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:50 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
11:15 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
12:08 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
12:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:10 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:38 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:31 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
15:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
15:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:57 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:55 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.
17:30 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
18:19 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.
— The late game —
18:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:20 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.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
19:46 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
20:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:49 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
21:13 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
22:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:39 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
23:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:45 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
24:08 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:48 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
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Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s2 and Purple Shattering spawning at s4.Hardback in Red at s2. Shattering in Purple at s4. The map is set.
0:36 Hardback gets 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:11 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:16 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:36 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:49 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:59 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.
5:21 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.
5:56 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:56 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
7:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:09 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.
8:32 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
9:37 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:01 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:15 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
11:42 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
12:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:44 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
13:16 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:21 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:53 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.
15:10 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
15:53 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
16:55 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?
17:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:56 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.
18:22 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:34 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.
19:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:27 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.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
21:05 The attack was a success, Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
21:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:05 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.
22:47 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
23:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
Head to head
390 games
Hardback
211 – 179
Shattering