Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 14:24 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (396 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns at s3 in White while Hardback spawns at s2 in Red.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s3, Hardback answers from s2.
0:37 Hardback opens Siege Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering, Siege Expand from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:52 Shattering decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:13 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:57 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
2:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:35 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
3:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:24 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.
3:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
3:59 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
4:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
4:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:05 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
5:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:59 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.
6:08 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:00 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.
7:14 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:40 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
7:53 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:43 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 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.
9:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:01 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:12 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:07 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:34 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
12:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
13:24 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.
13:36 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.
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.
14:22 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:42 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:02 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
15:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:54 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.
16:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:33 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.
16:47 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.
17:12 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:38 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:21 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
18:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:58 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.
19:21 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
19:51 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:58 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:07 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.
21:20 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.
21:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:12 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:37 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
22:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:40 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.
23:47 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:16 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.
24:36 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:02 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:17 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
25:50 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
25:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:18 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
26:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
27:03 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.
27:32 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
27:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
28:20 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:27 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.
28:51 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:36 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.
29:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:39 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
31:08 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
31:35 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
31:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:57 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.
32:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:25 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:02 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.
34:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:30 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
35:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:16 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.
35:48 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
36:01 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 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
36:50 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
37:36 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
37:45 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:25 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
39:01 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.
39:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:42 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.
39:55 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:33 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
41:09 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
41:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:48 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
42:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:42 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Shattering's armies.The base falls. Shattering rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
43:09 Shattering starts expanding.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:20 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
43:54 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
44:09 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
44:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
44:51 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
45:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:46 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.
46:07 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
46:20 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:52 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
47:28 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
48:10 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
48:34 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
48:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:20 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
49:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:01 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:10 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
50:40 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
50:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:27 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.
51:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:19 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
52:44 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:16 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.
53:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:11 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:24 Shattering is leading the game with more expansions than Hardback.Economically it's Shattering's game right now; Hardback is falling behind on bases.
54:52 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
55:10 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
55:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:50 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:14 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:27 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.
56:56 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
57:23 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
57:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:56 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
58:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:40 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.
58:56 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
59:18 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
59:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:11 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!
60:30 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:19 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
61:34 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
62:01 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.
62:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:35 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
63:10 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.
63:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:42 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
63:58 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
64:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
64:54 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.
65:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
65:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:57 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
66:18 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
66:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
66:51 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
67:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
67:39 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:01 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
68:25 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
68:46 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
69:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
69:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
69:46 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.
70:03 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.
70:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:54 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
71:07 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
71:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
71:53 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
72:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
72:54 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Shattering's number of expansions.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Shattering's economy simply wins this.
73:18 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.
73:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
74:07 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.
74:32 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
74:49 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
75:30 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
75:50 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.
76:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
76:28 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.
77:01 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:08 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.
77:29 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
77:58 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
78:08 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
78:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
78:50 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
79:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:52 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
80:03 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
80:16 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
80:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
81:01 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
81:36 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
81:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
82:20 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
82:27 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
82:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
83:12 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.
83:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:14 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
84:45 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.
84:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
85:22 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.
85:38 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.
86:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:36 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
86:49 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
87:02 At the moment, neither Shattering nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
87:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
87:58 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
88:20 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.
88:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:00 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
89:20 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
89:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
89:52 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
90:13 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.
90:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:00 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
91:24 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
91:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
92:02 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
92:27 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.
92:52 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.
93:15 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.
93:35 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
93:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
94:10 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
94:40 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.
94:51 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.
95:16 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
95:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
96:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
96:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
96:54 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
97:01 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
97:23 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
97:53 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.
98:13 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
98:23 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.
98:49 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.
99:22 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.
99:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:50 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
100:15 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
100:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
101:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
101:23 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
101:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
102:11 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.
102:29 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
102:40 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.
103:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
103:35 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.
103:55 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
104:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
104:32 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.
104:51 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
105:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
105:37 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.
105:49 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
106:26 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
106:48 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
107:08 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
107:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
107:51 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
108:10 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
108:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
108:52 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Shattering's number of expansions.Hardback is starving on bases while Shattering spreads across the map.
109:14 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
109:40 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.
109:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
110:12 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
110:46 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.
110:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
111:24 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
111:49 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
111:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
112:32 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
112:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
113:07 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
113:35 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
113:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
114:12 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.
114:22 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.
114:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
115:16 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
115:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
115:57 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.
116:17 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.
116:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
117:05 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
117:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
117:35 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.
118:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
118:18 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.
118:54 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
119:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
119:21 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
119:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
120:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
120:26 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
120:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
121:07 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.
121:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
122:06 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
122:13 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
122:39 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
123:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
123:32 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.
123:41 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.
123:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
124:34 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Shattering's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Shattering tears it down.
124:41 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
125:01 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (361 lines)
0:11 The game starts with White Hardback spawning at s3 and Orange Shattering spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Shattering at s2.
0:26 Shattering opens 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:57 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:10 Shattering starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:43 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:54 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
2:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:37 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
3:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:32 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:51 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.
4:16 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:41 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:59 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:37 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:09 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:24 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
7:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:01 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:20 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 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.
9:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:47 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
10:11 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.
10:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:12 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
11:33 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.
12:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:18 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:13 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.
13:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:14 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.
14:26 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:59 In terms of army size, Hardback and Shattering are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
15:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:45 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
16:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:53 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:43 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:19 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.
18:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:22 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.
19:35 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
19:49 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
20:26 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
20:42 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.
21:06 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:52 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.
22:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:48 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
23:08 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:41 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.
23:55 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
24:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:37 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.
25:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
25:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:30 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
26:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
26:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:37 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
27:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:28 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:46 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
28:18 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
28:27 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
28:46 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
29:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:47 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
29:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
30:23 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.
30:50 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:13 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
31:22 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
31:57 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.
32:05 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Shattering's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
32:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:46 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
33:43 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
33:52 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:47 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
34:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
35:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:54 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.
36:07 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.
36:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:56 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!
37:18 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
37:59 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:13 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:40 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
38:58 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.
39:23 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.
39:44 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.
40:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
40:17 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:55 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:16 In terms of army size, Hardback and Shattering are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
41:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:53 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!
42:09 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.
42:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:57 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Shattering.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
43:13 Shattering is still going ahead with his harassment!Shattering wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
43:44 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:59 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
44:22 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
44:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:01 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.
45:18 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.
45:57 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.
46:19 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:40 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
46:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:24 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
47:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
48:06 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.
48:17 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
48:47 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
48:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:14 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
49:51 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:37 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
50:51 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.
51:20 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
51:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:47 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.
52:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
52:30 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:02 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:23 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:45 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.
53:58 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.
54:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
54:37 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.
55:13 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
55:25 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
55:51 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
56:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:41 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:48 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
57:11 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.
57:48 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
57:58 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
58:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
58:52 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
59:16 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
59:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
59:51 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:08 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
60:26 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
60:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:15 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
61:43 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.
62:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
62:12 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.
62:41 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
63:12 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:55 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
64:11 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.
64:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
64:58 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
65:21 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
65:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
66:02 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.
66:26 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.
66:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
66:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:28 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
67:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:05 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
68:29 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
68:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
69:04 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
69:29 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
69:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
70:18 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!
70:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:28 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
71:46 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
72:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
72:20 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.
72:45 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
73:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
73:58 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
74:08 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.
74:24 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.
75:04 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.
75:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:31 Nice try from Hardback to harass Shattering, but Shattering's reaction is just too agile.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
75:59 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
76:20 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
76:48 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
77:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
77:18 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.
77:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
78:18 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.
78:37 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.
78:51 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
79:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
79:30 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
79:53 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.
80:14 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
80:49 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
80:56 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
81:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
81:38 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.
81:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
82:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
82:40 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
83:17 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.
83:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
83:56 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
84:12 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.
84:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
85:06 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.
85:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
85:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:03 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
86:18 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
86:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
87:03 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
87:23 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
88:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
88:17 Currently, Hardback and Shattering appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
88:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
88:49 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
89:13 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
89:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
90:02 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
90:30 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.
90:37 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
91:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
91:18 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
91:50 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.
92:10 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
92:31 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
92:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
93:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
93:30 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
94:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
94:22 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
94:37 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
95:08 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
95:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
95:45 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
96:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
96:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
96:59 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
97:11 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
97:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
98:00 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.
98:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:44 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.
98:52 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
99:30 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
99:37 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
100:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
100:24 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
100:38 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.
101:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
101:27 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
101:56 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
102:12 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.
102:43 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
102:54 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:18 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.
103:38 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
104:03 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
104:13 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.
104:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
105:14 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
105:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
105:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
106:05 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
106:26 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
106:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
107:17 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
107:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
107:52 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.
108:13 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
108:36 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.
109:02 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.
109:29 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.
109:54 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
110:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
110:29 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
110:58 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.
111:11 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!
111:28 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
111:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
112:16 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
112:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
112:50 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
113:24 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
113:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
114:01 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
114:28 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
114:44 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
115:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
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0:17 The game starts with Purple Shattering spawning at s3 and Yellow Hardback spawning at s4.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s3, Hardback answers from s4.
0:34 Shattering opens 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:16 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:45 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:47 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
4:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
5:17 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:38 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 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.
6:34 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
7:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:13 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:09 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:38 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:13 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.
10:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:01 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.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
11:46 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
12:07 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
12:48 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:01 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
13:35 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:36 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
15:07 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:48 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
16:15 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
16:44 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:44 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.
18:13 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:48 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.
19:11 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:41 Shattering is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Shattering is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
20:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
20:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:17 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.
21:35 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
22:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:46 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
23:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Shattering takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s1 and White Shattering spawning at s2.Hardback in Yellow at s1. Shattering in White at s2. The map is set.
0:51 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Hardback shows Deep Six — Shattering has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:02 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:03 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:55 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:24 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
6:30 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:02 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:26 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
8:57 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:25 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.
10:59 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.
11:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
12:35 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:35 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:36 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 late game —
15:08 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:53 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.
16:16 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:57 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.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
17:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:52 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.
18:42 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
19:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:36 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?
20:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (186 lines)
0:17 Shattering spawns at s2 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s4 in Purple.Shattering takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Hardback settles in at s4 in Purple.
0:24 Shattering opens 14 Nexus against Hardback's Siege Expand.Shattering shows 14 Nexus — Hardback has gone Siege Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:50 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
3:20 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 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:52 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:12 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:26 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
5:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:40 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:02 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:29 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.
7:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:09 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
8:28 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:49 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
9:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:47 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:48 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.
11:07 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.
11:42 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.
11:50 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
12:30 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:05 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.
13:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:18 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
14:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:01 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:18 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:15 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.
16:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
17:02 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.
17:13 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:03 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
18:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:19 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:47 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
20:27 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:00 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.
21:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
21:40 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:07 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:35 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
22:53 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.
23:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:46 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.
24:10 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.
24:34 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.
24:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
25:18 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:38 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
26:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:55 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
27:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:02 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.
28:22 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
28:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:57 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:15 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:34 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
31:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:36 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Shattering successfully defended his push!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
31:59 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
32:38 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.
32:55 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.
33:16 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
33:39 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:55 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
34:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
34:56 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.
35:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:29 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:55 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:15 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
36:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
36:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:23 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
37:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
38:35 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:47 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
39:43 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
40:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:34 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:41 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
41:14 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
41:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
41:59 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:24 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.
42:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:14 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
43:21 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
44:16 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.
44:30 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
45:02 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.
45:25 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
45:48 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:12 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:36 At the moment, neither Shattering nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
46:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:19 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
47:52 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.
47:59 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.
48:28 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
48:41 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
49:21 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:07 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:29 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.
50:50 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
51:18 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:36 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
52:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:16 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
52:41 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.
53:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:25 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
53:46 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
54:16 Currently, Shattering and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
54:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:59 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:44 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
55:56 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
56:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:50 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
57:21 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.
57:40 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
58:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
58:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:49 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
59:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
59:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
59:54 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
60:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:43 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.
61:04 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
61:20 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.
61:56 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.
62:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering types it out: GG.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (186 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s4 and Green Shattering spawning at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s4, Shattering answers from s2.
0:41 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's Siege Expand.Hardback commits to Siege Expand; Shattering answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
0:48 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:08 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:13 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
2:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:49 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
3:08 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:49 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:25 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:53 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
5:01 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:50 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:32 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:42 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:34 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:58 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:36 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:02 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:17 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:39 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
11:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:27 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.
— The mid game —
12:46 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.
12:57 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:01 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
14:15 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.
14:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:02 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:16 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:07 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:00 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
17:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:48 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
17:55 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:52 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Shattering's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:12 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.
19:31 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.
19:56 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:40 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:31 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.
21:46 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.
22:08 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.
22:37 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:59 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.
23:23 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
23:53 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
24:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:36 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.
25:03 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.
25:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:47 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:54 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
26:52 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
27:20 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
27:30 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
27:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:14 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
28:50 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:36 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
29:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:11 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:41 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.
30:52 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
31:28 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
32:06 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:54 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
33:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:30 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:53 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
34:20 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
35:16 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
35:33 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.
35:52 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:19 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
36:36 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.
36:56 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
37:28 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
37:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
38:10 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
38:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:16 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:34 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
40:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
40:32 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:31 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
41:53 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.
42:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
42:55 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:16 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.
43:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:58 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
44:26 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:35 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
44:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:21 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:53 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.
46:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:29 Shattering is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
46:50 Shattering is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Shattering's raiders are needed on defense.
47:26 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.
47:37 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
48:25 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:55 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:13 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
49:36 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:07 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
50:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:49 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:29 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.
51:47 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.
52:21 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
52:47 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
53:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:29 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.
53:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:26 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.
54:47 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
55:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:46 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
55:54 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:36 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.
56:50 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
57:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
57:31 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
57:56 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.
58:22 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
58:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:59 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.
59:28 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
60:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
60:08 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
60:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:57 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
61:19 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
61:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:11 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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Shattering