Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 14:24 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (270 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s2 and White Shattering spawning at s1.Hardback in Teal at s2. Shattering in White at s1. The map is set.
0:24 Shattering gets 2 Gate against Hardback's Siege Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's Siege Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate.
— The early game —
0:44 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 It's all going Shattering's way right now.
1:19 Shattering decides to cheese today.Shattering Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
1:40 Shattering with an aggressive opening starts to attack Hardback.All or nothing: Shattering's gamble arrives at Hardback's base.
1:58 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
2:35 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
3:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
3:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
4:12 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:31 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:18 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
5:47 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:15 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:44 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:15 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
7:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:47 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
8:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:42 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:57 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.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:40 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:02 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:53 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:24 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
11:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
12:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
12:40 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:57 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
13:24 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
13:40 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
13:59 With a successful harassment, Shattering hurts Hardback's economy.The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
14:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:39 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
— The mid game —
14:59 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
15:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:06 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
16:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
17:06 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:47 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
18:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:26 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
18:38 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:40 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
19:47 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
20:11 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.
20:36 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:20 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
21:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:03 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:32 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:53 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:01 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
23:29 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:11 Shattering's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
24:33 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:16 Hardback tried to harass Shattering but Shattering successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:44 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
26:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:21 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.
27:00 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.
27:07 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:41 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Shattering did.Hardback is starving on bases while Shattering spreads across the map.
28:04 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:20 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
28:38 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:19 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
29:49 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:34 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:45 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:26 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
31:54 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:45 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
33:01 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.
33:22 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.
33:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
34:19 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
34:41 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:03 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.
35:16 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:29 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
35:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:21 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
36:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
36:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:24 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
37:59 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
38:06 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
38:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:58 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.
39:13 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.
39:45 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:03 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
40:24 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:46 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.
41:07 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.
41:19 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
42:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:22 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:05 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.
43:12 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:33 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:28 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.
44:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
45:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:32 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:55 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.
46:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:38 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
46:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
47:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:50 Hardback successfully harasses Shattering's economy.Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
47:57 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
48:17 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:47 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
49:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:21 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.
49:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
50:08 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:41 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
50:59 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:45 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
52:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:44 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
53:13 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:26 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.
53:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
54:07 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.
54:47 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.
55:05 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
55:24 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:49 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
56:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:34 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.
56:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
57:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
57:30 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.
57:48 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
58:13 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
58:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
59:07 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
59:14 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.
59:41 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.
60:05 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
60:28 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:20 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
61:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:05 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.
62:17 Shattering shot down Hardback's command center.Shattering finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
62:40 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
63:03 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
63:34 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
64:12 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
64:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
64:55 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.
65:06 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
65:27 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
66:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
66:29 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
66:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
67:06 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
67:18 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
67:49 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
68:19 In terms of army size, Hardback and Shattering are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
68:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
68:55 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
69:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
69:28 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.
69:58 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
70:20 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.
70:44 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.
70:57 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.
71:28 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
71:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
72:05 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
72:41 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
72:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
73:19 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
73:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:24 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
74:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
75:01 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.
75:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
75:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
76:20 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
76:31 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
76:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
77:12 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.
77:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
78:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
78:20 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
78:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
79:04 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
79:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
80:19 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Shattering.Hardback's expansion burns — Shattering tears it down.
80:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
81:04 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
81:21 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
81:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
82:01 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.
82:23 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.
82:47 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
82:59 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
83:34 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
83:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
84:08 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
84:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
85:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
85:13 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
85:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
85:59 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.
86:25 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
86:54 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.
87:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:15 The Red Shattering spawns at s2 while Blue Hardback spawns at s1.Shattering takes s2 in Red; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Blue.
2:35 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 2 Gate against Hardback's Deep Six.
4:48 Shattering decides to cheese today.Shattering Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 Shattering has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
6:48 Shattering with an aggressive opening starts to attack Hardback.Shattering commits to the cheese — it's at Hardback's door already.
9:13 Hardback GGs after being cheesed by Shattering.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 (45 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Red at s1 while Shattering spawns in White at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s2.
0:45 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Hardback shows Deep Six — Shattering has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:13 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:56 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
3:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:08 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:46 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.
5:14 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:43 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
6:17 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:21 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
7:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:26 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
— The mid game —
9:01 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.
9:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:08 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:07 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
11:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
12:30 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
13:00 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
13:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:08 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
14:39 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
15:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
15:34 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
16:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
17:47 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
18:22 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
19:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:38 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.
20:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the early game.
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■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:18 The game starts with White Shattering spawning at s1 and Yellow Hardback spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:37 Hardback gets 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering shows 2 Gate Goons — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:13 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:31 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.
3:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:37 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
4:03 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.
4:21 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:16 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:41 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
6:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:23 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
7:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
8:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
8:38 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:11 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:40 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:41 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:11 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.
11:39 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.
11:52 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
12:30 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:23 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:59 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
15:08 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
15:36 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.
16:11 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:12 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.
17:34 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
18:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 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.
18:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:23 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
— The late game —
20:01 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
20:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
21:03 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
21:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:49 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.
22:24 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
22:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
23:51 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
24:16 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:14 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.
25:31 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:09 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
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■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (177 lines)
0:14 The White Hardback spawns at s2 while Green Shattering spawns at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Shattering answers from s1.
0:23 Hardback gets 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Hardback commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Shattering answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:53 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:12 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:08 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
2:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:55 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
3:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:06 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:30 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:02 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.
5:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:57 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
6:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:09 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:33 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
7:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:27 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:01 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:34 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.
9:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:13 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
11:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:33 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
11:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:18 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.
12:42 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
13:03 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:46 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:56 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
14:34 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.
14:44 Shattering harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
15:53 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
16:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:40 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
17:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:25 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:54 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:11 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:42 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
19:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:02 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
20:25 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.
20:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
21:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:40 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:17 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
22:37 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.
23:04 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
23:29 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
23:54 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
24:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:42 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
24:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:16 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.
25:48 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:12 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:46 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.
27:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:36 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:56 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
28:32 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:08 Shattering's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
29:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
30:21 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
30:43 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.
30:58 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
31:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:03 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
32:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
32:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:14 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:31 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
33:56 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:13 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
34:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:08 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.
35:24 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.
35:45 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.
36:05 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:57 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
37:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
38:08 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
38:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
39:17 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
39:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:59 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:22 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
40:55 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
41:09 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
41:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:08 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
42:15 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.
42:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:59 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
43:25 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:46 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
44:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:50 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
45:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
45:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
45:43 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
46:04 Shattering might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Shattering is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
46:43 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:07 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:14 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
47:46 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
48:13 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
48:34 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
49:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:26 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.
49:35 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.
50:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
50:26 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
50:55 Shattering might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Shattering is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
51:24 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:31 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.
51:54 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
52:15 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.
52:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
53:16 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.
53:27 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
53:55 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
54:25 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
54:49 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
55:04 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
55:35 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
55:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:19 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
56:50 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
57:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:37 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
57:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
58:06 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.
58:27 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
59:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:26 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
59:42 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.
60:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Shattering types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
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army value
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Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:18 Shattering spawns in Green at s1 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:43 Hardback gets 14 CC against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Shattering commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:33 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:55 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.
3:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:06 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:42 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.
5:02 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:52 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
6:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
6:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:18 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
7:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:24 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
— The mid game —
9:08 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:38 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.
10:07 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:21 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
11:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:23 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.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
12:52 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:34 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
14:11 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:40 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 late game —
15:18 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.
15:33 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
16:43 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
17:33 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.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
18:01 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
18:27 Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
18:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
20:08 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 early game.
Head to head
388 games
Hardback
211 – 177
Shattering