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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The Green Hardback spawns at s3 while Blue Shattering spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Shattering at s2.
2:02 Shattering gets 2 Gate against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.Hardback commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Shattering answers with 2 Gate.
4:14 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
6:19 Shattering opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Shattering. This is an early gamble.
8:10 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Shattering attacks Hardback.All or nothing: Shattering's gamble arrives at Hardback's base.
10:16 Hardback was unable to defend Shattering's armies and taps out.It works! Hardback can't hold the gamble and taps to Shattering.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (193 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Orange Shattering spawning at s2 and Red Hardback spawning at s1.Shattering takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Red.
0:25 Shattering opens 14 Nexus against Hardback's Siege Expand.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Shattering, Siege Expand from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:55 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
3:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:44 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.
4:02 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
4:24 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:52 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
4:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:38 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:51 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.
6:04 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
6:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:27 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
7:53 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.
8:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:34 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:36 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:06 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
10:52 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.
11:01 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
11:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:01 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:19 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
12:40 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
12:55 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:33 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.
— The mid game —
13:40 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.
14:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
14:38 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.
14:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:17 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:47 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:37 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.
16:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
18:07 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.
18:18 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:15 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
19:22 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.
19:46 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.
20:10 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
20:54 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:47 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
22:05 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:39 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.
23:01 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.
23:19 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
23:44 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:10 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.
24:34 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:17 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.
25:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:19 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
26:35 Shattering successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:58 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
27:19 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:40 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
28:19 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:36 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.
28:55 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:24 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.
29:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:18 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:58 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
31:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:44 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.
31:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:25 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:41 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:56 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:33 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:42 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.
34:10 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
34:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:28 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:39 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:06 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.
36:21 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:20 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
37:48 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.
38:11 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
38:26 Shattering is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Shattering is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
— The late game —
38:47 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
39:15 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.
39:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:56 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
40:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:43 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.
41:07 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.
41:24 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
41:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:20 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.
42:33 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:19 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.
43:39 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
44:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
44:29 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!
44:48 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:19 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:39 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:51 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:23 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
46:37 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
47:11 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:42 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.
48:06 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
48:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:09 Hardback harasses Shattering's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
49:16 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:50 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
50:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:27 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.
50:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:49 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
51:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
52:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:46 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:10 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
53:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:06 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
54:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
54:33 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
55:13 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
55:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:44 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
56:04 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.
56:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:54 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
57:26 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:16 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
58:33 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.
58:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
59:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
60:02 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
60:15 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:16 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.
61:23 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.
62:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
62:18 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
62:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
63:03 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
63:22 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
63:48 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
64:16 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (364 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s2 and White Shattering spawning at s3.Hardback in Yellow at s2. Shattering in White at s3. The map is set.
0:29 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: Deep Six from Hardback, 14 Nexus from Shattering.
— The early game —
0:59 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:50 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:39 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.
2:58 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.
3:17 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
4:17 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.
4:24 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
4:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:04 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:46 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:24 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.
6:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:56 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:10 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:47 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.
8:04 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:28 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.
8:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:12 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:38 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
9:45 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:38 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
11:32 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:19 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.
12:53 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.
13:13 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:57 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:04 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:35 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
15:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:09 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
15:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:59 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:29 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
16:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:07 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
17:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
17:40 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:12 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
18:50 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
19:07 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:42 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.
19:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
20:12 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.
20:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
20:52 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:30 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:37 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:34 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.
22:51 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.
22:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
23:30 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:52 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
24:17 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:34 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:06 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:32 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.
25:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:42 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:15 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
28:05 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
28:33 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.
28:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
29:34 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
29:48 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:41 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:07 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.
31:31 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:46 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
32:09 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.
32:35 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:08 Hardback brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Shattering's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
33:38 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.
33:52 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
34:33 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.
34:59 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:38 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
36:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
36:24 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.
36:48 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
37:05 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:34 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:59 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
38:33 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.
38:54 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.
39:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:38 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.
39:58 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.
40:17 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:10 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
41:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
42:16 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.
42:34 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
43:14 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
43:40 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
44:30 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.
44:51 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
44:58 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
45:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:48 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.
46:01 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.
46:26 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.
46:47 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:11 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
47:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:05 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.
48:14 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.
48:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
49:01 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
49:17 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
49:42 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.
50:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:29 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
51:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:38 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:45 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
52:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
52:29 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.
53:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:14 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:31 Shattering shot down Hardback's command center.Shattering finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
53:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
54:23 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:51 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:31 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
56:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:33 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:45 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
57:10 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
57:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:55 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
58:12 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.
58:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
59:02 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
59:23 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.
59:49 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:03 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
60:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
61:08 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.
61:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
61:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:08 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
62:37 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.
62:51 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:23 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
63:40 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
64:14 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
64:34 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.
64:55 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
65:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
65:26 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.
65:48 Nice try from Shattering to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
66:13 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.
66:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
66:52 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.
67:09 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.
67:44 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.
67:52 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
68:14 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
68:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
69:03 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.
69:27 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.
69:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
70:11 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
70:43 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
70:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
71:09 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
71:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:54 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.
72:19 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Shattering.Hardback is out-expanding Shattering — the money game is tilting.
72:46 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
73:13 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
73:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
73:48 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.
74:06 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
74:20 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.
74:55 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
75:13 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
75:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
75:52 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
76:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
76:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
77:04 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
77:17 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
77:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
78:01 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
78:20 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.
78:56 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.
79:12 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
79:27 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
79:56 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.
80:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
80:44 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
80:51 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
81:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
81:37 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
82:06 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
82:14 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.
82:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
83:01 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
83:30 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.
83:43 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.
84:21 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
84:28 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
84:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
85:15 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.
85:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
85:56 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.
86:16 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
86:44 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
87:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
87:33 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.
87:47 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.
88:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
88:27 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
89:02 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
89:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
89:26 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.
89:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
90:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
90:50 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
91:00 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
91:17 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
91:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
91:58 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
92:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:49 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.
93:20 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
93:32 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
93:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
94:10 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.
94:47 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
94:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
95:13 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
95:32 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
96:09 In terms of army size, Hardback and Shattering are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
96:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
96:46 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
97:05 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.
97:28 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
98:01 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
98:11 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
98:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
99:01 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.
99:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:35 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
100:19 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
100:39 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Shattering is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
100:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
101:35 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.
101:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
102:08 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
102:22 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
102:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
103:11 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.
103:41 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.
103:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
104:25 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
104:39 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
104:52 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
105:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
105:48 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
106:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:56 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
107:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
107:39 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
107:50 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.
108:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
108:38 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
108:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
109:14 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.
109:45 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
110:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
110:21 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
110:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
111:05 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
111:37 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.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
111:56 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.
112:08 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
112:32 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
112:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
113:23 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.
113:30 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
114:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
114:29 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
114:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
114:58 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.
115:20 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
115:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
116:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (208 lines)
0:07 The Purple Shattering spawns at s4 while Blue Hardback spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s4, Hardback at s1.
0:41 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Shattering commits to 14 Nexus; Hardback answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
0:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:54 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:44 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
3:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:12 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:35 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:55 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:31 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
5:52 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.
6:15 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:31 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:56 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:50 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
8:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:35 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:54 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
9:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
9:45 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
9:58 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:58 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
11:26 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.
11:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:23 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:58 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.
13:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
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.
14:16 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:24 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
14:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
15:06 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:01 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.
16:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:40 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.
17:12 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
17:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:03 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
18:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:45 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.
18:52 Shattering tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:44 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
20:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:48 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
21:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:35 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:01 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:29 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:56 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.
23:16 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
23:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
23:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:19 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
24:47 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:56 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
25:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:46 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:20 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.
26:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:54 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Shattering successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
27:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
28:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
28:36 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:46 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:19 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:04 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
30:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:33 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.
31:15 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:34 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.
31:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:09 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
32:57 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:14 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
33:39 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:16 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
34:35 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:09 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.
35:32 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.
36:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:22 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:50 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:10 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:52 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.
38:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
38:55 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:32 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.
39:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:59 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
40:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:13 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:29 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:00 Shattering might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
42:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:37 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
43:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:00 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
44:12 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.
44:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:05 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
45:22 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.
45:41 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:12 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
46:41 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:12 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
47:40 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
48:35 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
48:45 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:37 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
49:51 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
50:32 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
51:11 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
51:34 At the moment, neither Shattering nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
51:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:08 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
52:35 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:05 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.
53:13 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
53:35 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:26 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
54:47 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.
55:13 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.
55:39 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.
56:02 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:51 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.
57:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
57:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
57:42 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
58:06 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:58 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.
59:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
60:07 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
60:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:53 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.
61:19 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:02 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
62:27 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
62:43 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
63:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:20 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.
63:45 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
64:37 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.
65:11 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.
65:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:45 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
66:01 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
66:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:48 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
67:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
67:31 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.
68:07 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
68:23 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.
68:57 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.The base falls. Hardback rips Shattering's economy back a full step.
69:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (196 lines)
0:10 The Purple Hardback spawns at s1 while Green Shattering spawns at s3.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s3.
0:40 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's Deep Six.Hardback commits to Deep Six; Shattering answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
0:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:58 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:41 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:49 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:13 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:46 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:12 Shattering starts expanding.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:46 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:22 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.
6:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:48 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
7:16 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:44 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:20 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:14 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:54 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:36 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
11:49 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:19 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
12:36 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:16 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
13:55 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:33 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
14:49 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:49 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
16:09 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
16:34 Hardback scouted Shattering's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
16:50 Shattering gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.Shattering thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
17:05 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
17:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:59 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
18:12 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:56 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:22 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
20:16 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
20:41 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
20:53 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:25 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
21:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:56 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:54 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.
23:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
23:33 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
23:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
24:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:40 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.
25:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:58 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
26:09 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
26:34 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.
26:49 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:01 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.
28:34 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.
28:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
29:33 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
30:07 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
30:25 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
30:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:01 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.
31:41 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.
31:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
32:18 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
33:00 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:27 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:11 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
34:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
35:24 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
35:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:11 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:18 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
36:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:21 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
37:36 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.
37:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
38:30 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
38:38 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
38:57 Currently, Hardback and Shattering appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:00 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.
40:14 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.
40:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:58 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:28 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
41:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:04 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.
42:26 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:12 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:41 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
43:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:18 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.
44:40 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:37 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.
45:48 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:21 Shattering is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
46:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:09 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
47:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
47:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:17 Nice try from Shattering to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
48:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
49:13 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:45 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:09 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.
50:29 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.
50:48 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
51:03 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:31 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.
51:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:14 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.
52:33 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
53:22 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:47 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:31 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.
55:02 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.
55:15 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:41 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.
56:02 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.
56:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
56:50 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
57:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:51 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
58:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:34 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.
59:02 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.
59:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:56 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
60:19 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
60:40 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:32 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.
61:41 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.
62:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:39 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
62:54 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.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
63:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
63:48 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.
64:07 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
64:20 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.
64:48 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
65:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the late game.
Head to head
389 games
Hardback
211 – 178
Shattering