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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:14 Hardback spawns in Red at s4 while Shattering spawns in Orange at s1.Hardback takes s4 in Red; across the map, Shattering settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:35 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Siege Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's Siege Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:10 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:43 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:56 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:05 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
4:35 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:30 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:07 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:32 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:16 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 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.
10:25 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:50 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
11:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:13 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
13:45 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
14:34 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:43 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
16:16 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:59 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.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
17:14 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:29 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.
19:03 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:09 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
20:35 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.
21:11 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (177 lines)
0:18 The White Shattering spawns at s1 while Teal Hardback spawns at s4.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s4.
0:25 Hardback opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Shattering, 1 Fact Double Expand from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:02 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:17 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:10 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:55 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
3:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:29 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.
4:07 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:16 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.
4:41 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:05 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
6:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:02 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:21 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
7:50 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.
8:11 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:46 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.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
8:57 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.
9:32 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:57 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:08 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.
11:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:50 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
12:13 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:57 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.
13:29 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.
13:52 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.
14:09 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
14:23 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
14:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:45 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:07 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
16:22 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:53 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:00 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.
18:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:36 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:11 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:31 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:25 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.
20:35 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:55 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:37 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Shattering.Hardback's expansion burns — Shattering tears it down.
22:00 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
22:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
22:46 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:08 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:21 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
23:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:13 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
24:27 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.
25:01 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:10 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
25:35 Hardback tried to harass Shattering but Shattering successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
26:02 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:56 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.
27:12 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.
27:31 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:54 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
28:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:41 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:09 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:35 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:05 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.
30:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
30:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:00 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:36 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.
31:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:11 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.
32:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:04 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.
33:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:50 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:09 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:06 Shattering's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
35:28 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.
35:42 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.
36:00 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:28 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:02 Currently, Shattering and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
37:09 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.
37:52 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
38:04 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.
38:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:46 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
39:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
39:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
39:56 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:17 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.
40:50 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.
41:17 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.
41:41 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
42:00 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
42:30 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:43 Shattering is leading the game with more expansions than Hardback.Economically it's Shattering's game right now; Hardback is falling behind on bases.
43:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:28 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:59 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.
44:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
44:59 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
45:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:44 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
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.
46:56 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:15 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
47:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
48:18 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
48:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
49:18 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
49:38 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.
50:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:37 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
51:34 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:04 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.
52:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
52:51 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
53:17 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.
53:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:55 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:15 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.
54:45 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.
55:12 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
55:34 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.
55:59 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:21 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
56:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:58 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.
🎙 The tide turns. Shattering comes out of that exchange ahead.
57:25 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
57:40 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:08 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
58:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:50 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.
59:20 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
59:38 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.
60:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Shattering takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (31 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s3 and Teal Shattering spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Shattering at s1.
0:55 Hardback opens Siege Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
3:02 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.
3:46 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:57 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
5:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:32 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.
— The mid game —
7:01 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:45 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:37 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:55 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
10:27 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.
11:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:59 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
12:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:15 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.
13:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:50 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
15:19 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
16:17 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 (45 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns in Blue at s4 while Hardback spawns in Orange at s3.Shattering takes s4 in Blue; across the map, Hardback settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:46 Hardback gets 14 CC against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Shattering commits to 14 Nexus; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:20 Shattering starts expanding.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:56 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:20 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:51 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:37 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
4:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:28 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
5:05 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:17 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.
6:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
7:21 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
7:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:28 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
— The mid game —
8:53 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.
9:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:06 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:24 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
11:42 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:05 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
14:46 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
15:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
16:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:45 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.
17:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
17:59 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
18:20 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
19:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:29 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (203 lines)
0:07 The Green Hardback spawns at s4 while Orange Shattering spawns at s3.Hardback in Green at s4. Shattering in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:34 Shattering gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.Hardback commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Shattering answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:54 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:48 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:10 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:19 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.
2:40 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
3:19 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.
3:41 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.
3:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:10 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
4:51 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.
5:10 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.
5:25 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
5:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:10 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
6:25 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
7:09 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:48 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:32 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
8:44 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
9:06 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
9:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:50 Shattering decides to expand.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
10:11 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:07 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
11:31 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:59 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.
— The mid game —
12:21 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
12:32 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
13:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:26 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.
13:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:05 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:35 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:05 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:56 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
16:28 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:35 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.
17:06 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
17:34 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:58 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.
18:07 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.
18:38 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:46 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.
20:06 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:58 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:30 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.
21:50 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:23 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.
22:37 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
23:00 Shattering starts expanding.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:30 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:16 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.
24:36 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.
25:07 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:23 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:45 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
26:36 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
26:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:23 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.
27:30 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.
28:06 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.
28:30 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.
28:37 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:29 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
29:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
30:12 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.
30:45 Shattering shot down Hardback's command center.Shattering finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
31:05 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:24 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:44 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:59 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:32 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:11 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
33:30 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
34:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
34:20 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:40 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.
35:08 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.
35:29 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:49 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
37:00 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
37:20 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
37:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:07 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
38:57 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:10 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
39:31 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.
40:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:34 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
40:43 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
41:04 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.
41:32 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
42:01 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
42:17 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:14 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.
43:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:52 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.
44:10 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:43 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
45:04 Shattering has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Hardback.Shattering is out-expanding Hardback — the money game is tilting.
45:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:41 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!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:58 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.
46:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:49 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.
47:17 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
47:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:08 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
48:15 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.
48:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
48:58 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:28 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.
49:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:03 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.
50:35 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.
50:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
51:20 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
51:46 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
52:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:24 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:00 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.
53:09 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.
53:45 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
54:01 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
54:13 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
54:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:16 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.
55:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:24 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
56:31 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
57:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:27 EMP lands on the arbiters! Shattering's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
57:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:04 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
58:31 Shattering tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
58:48 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
59:25 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:33 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
59:50 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.
60:15 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.
60:37 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
61:02 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.
61:32 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
62:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
62:25 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.
62:32 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
62:56 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.
63:29 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
63:37 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.
64:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
64:40 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.
64:58 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
65:08 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:36 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
65:53 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Shattering has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
66:15 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
66:46 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
67:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
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Play-by-play (225 lines)
0:10 Shattering spawns in Red at s2 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s2, Hardback at s4.
0:42 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 —
0:54 Shattering decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:25 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 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.
1:53 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:41 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
3:00 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:31 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.
3:46 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:12 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
4:36 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
4:51 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:00 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
6:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:45 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:11 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:42 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.
8:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:51 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
9:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:32 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
10:12 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:45 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
11:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:12 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
11:38 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.
12:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:33 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:20 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.
13:34 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.
14:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
14:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:37 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
15:07 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:28 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:30 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
17:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:20 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.
17:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
18:06 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
18:31 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:17 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.
19:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:02 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.
20:12 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:38 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
21:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:19 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
21:48 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:09 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
22:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:52 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:47 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.
23:58 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
24:32 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:39 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:16 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:50 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.
26:21 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.
26:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:07 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.
27:33 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:55 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.
28:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:26 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:35 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
29:55 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
30:34 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.
30:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:19 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.
31:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:24 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:49 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:01 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.
33:19 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.
33:49 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.
34:03 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:37 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
35:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
35:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:49 Shattering's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
36:05 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.
36:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
36:38 Hardback has more expansions than Shattering.Hardback is out-expanding Shattering — the money game is tilting.
37:12 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
37:33 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
37:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:25 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.
38:43 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:32 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
40:21 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
41:04 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:18 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
41:40 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:11 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:51 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.
42:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:58 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
44:20 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:44 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
45:33 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:45 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.
46:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:31 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:54 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
47:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:28 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.
48:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:39 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:00 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
49:29 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:18 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
50:39 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
50:50 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:28 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
51:39 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
52:00 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:35 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
52:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:07 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
53:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:26 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:46 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.
55:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:35 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:54 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.
56:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
56:35 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
57:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:14 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
57:48 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.
57:57 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!
58:36 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.
58:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:17 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
59:38 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:59 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
60:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
60:46 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.
61:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:53 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
62:10 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
62:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:06 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
63:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
64:09 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
64:18 Shattering is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
64:49 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
65:05 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
65:42 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
65:57 Hardback tried to harass Shattering but Shattering successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
66:19 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
66:48 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
67:08 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
67:18 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
67:42 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
68:16 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
68:26 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
69:02 Shattering is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
69:09 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
69:33 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
69:55 Hardback has more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
70:32 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
70:41 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
71:15 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
71:24 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
71:56 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.
72:22 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
72:44 Shattering might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Shattering is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
73:01 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
73:28 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
73:49 Unable to wait any longer, Hardback suicides all of his armies.Desperation from Hardback: everything committed, no way back.
74:19 After a long long battle, Shattering finally takes the win.It went long, it went deep, and in the end it went to Shattering.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's late game was simply better.
Head to head
388 games
Hardback
213 – 175
Shattering