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 (256 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns in White at s2 while Hardback spawns in Yellow at s1.Shattering in White at s2. Hardback in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Shattering opens 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Shattering, Deep Six from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:00 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:48 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
3:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:49 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
4:07 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
4:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:52 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:23 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.
5:50 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:01 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.
6:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:39 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
7:03 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:58 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.
8:05 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
8:53 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:49 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:25 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
10:40 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.
11:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:33 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
12:01 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
12:08 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
12:29 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:05 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.
13:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:53 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
14:06 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.
14:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:47 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:15 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.
15:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:25 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.
16:35 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.
16:59 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.
17:30 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.
17:44 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
18:10 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:29 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
18:55 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
19:17 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:04 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.
20:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
20:53 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:09 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:22 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:04 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.
22:24 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
23:11 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:49 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
24:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:17 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.
24:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
25:36 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:59 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
26:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:34 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.
26:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:20 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.
27:40 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:13 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:57 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
29:20 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
29:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:54 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:12 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
30:39 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.
30:53 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.
31:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:35 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.
32:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:21 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 late game —
32:56 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
33:05 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
33:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:51 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
34:27 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:34 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.
35:13 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
35:24 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
36:13 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
36:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:10 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
37:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
37:52 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:26 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.
38:49 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
39:14 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.
39:21 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.
39:41 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
40:03 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
40:58 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.
41:21 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.
41:42 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.
41:53 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.
42:24 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.
42:56 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:35 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.
43:42 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.
44:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
44:45 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.
45:06 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:43 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.
45:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:56 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
47:06 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
47:26 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:04 Hardback has more expansions than Shattering.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Shattering. That compounds.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
48:32 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
49:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:31 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:47 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
49:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
50:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:46 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
51:22 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
51:59 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
52:20 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
52:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:58 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
53:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
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.
54:17 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
54:29 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.
54:52 At the moment, neither Shattering nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
55:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:36 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.
56:03 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.
56:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:41 Shattering harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
56:56 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
57:19 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
57:43 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
58:18 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
58:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
58:57 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:11 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.
59:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
60:09 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.
60:20 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
61:05 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
61:21 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.
61:49 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.
62:12 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
62:32 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
63:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
63:28 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.
63:50 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.
64:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
64:20 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
64:46 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
65:09 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
65:26 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
65:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
66:17 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.
66:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
66:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
67:30 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.
67:39 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
68:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:37 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.
68:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
69:39 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.
69:50 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
70:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
70:36 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
71:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
71:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
71:45 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
72:17 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
72:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
72:49 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.
73:08 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:02 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
74:24 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
74:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
75:11 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
75:26 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.
75:44 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.
76:01 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
76:25 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
76:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
77:20 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.
77:41 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
78:11 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.
78:20 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
78:42 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
79:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
79:24 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.
79:45 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.
80:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
80:28 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
81:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
81:15 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
81:39 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:33 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.
82:40 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
83:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Shattering types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns at s1 in Yellow while Shattering spawns at s2 in Green.Hardback takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Shattering settles in at s2 in Green.
0:30 Hardback gets 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Hardback, 2 Gate Goons from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:18 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:20 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:43 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.
4:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:33 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:17 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:44 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:41 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
8:09 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.
8:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:09 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?
9:49 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:34 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.
11:14 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
12:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
13:02 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:38 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
14:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:42 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
15:06 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.
15:34 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
16:07 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
16:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:20 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
17:44 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:40 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.
19:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
20:39 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
21:13 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
21:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:07 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.
22:42 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.
23:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:09 Shattering spawns in Blue at s1 while Hardback spawns in Purple at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:27 Hardback gets 14 CC against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Shattering commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:22 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:56 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:45 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
3:21 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.
3:46 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:23 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:10 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:52 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:15 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:32 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:29 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
8:38 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:35 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
10:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:10 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 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?
11:08 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
11:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:53 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:20 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:08 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:42 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.
14:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
14:38 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:02 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:12 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
15:43 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:35 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.
16:52 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:45 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.
17:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:57 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:20 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:28 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
19:56 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:24 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:50 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
21:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:31 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
22:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:16 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:41 Shattering shot down Hardback's command center.Shattering finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:03 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:23 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:44 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:23 Nice try from Hardback to harass Shattering, but Shattering's reaction is just too agile.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
24:42 Shattering successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
25:04 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
25:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
25:58 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
26:13 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:54 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
27:21 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.
27:52 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.
28:15 Hardback harasses Shattering's economy and gets ahead of the game.Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
28:33 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.
28:48 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:23 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:44 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:35 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.
30:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:24 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.
31:35 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
31:53 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
32:29 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.
32:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
33:04 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:27 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:56 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.
35:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
35:29 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.
35:48 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.
36:12 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:36 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:01 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
37:29 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
37:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
38:15 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:46 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.
39:13 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:23 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
39:53 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.
40:23 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:30 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
41:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:16 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:37 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.
42:17 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.
42:31 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.
42:48 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
43:18 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:02 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.
44:28 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
44:47 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.
45:13 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Shattering's number of expansions.Hardback is starving on bases while Shattering spreads across the map.
45:32 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
46:10 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
46:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:49 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.
47:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:32 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.
47:55 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.
48:13 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
48:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:20 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!
49:43 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
49:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:30 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
50:45 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
51:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:34 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.
51:57 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
52:11 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:43 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.
53:11 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
53:18 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
53:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:22 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
54:46 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
54:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
55:17 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
55:47 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
56:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
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■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Purple Hardback spawning at s1 and Teal Shattering spawning at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s2.
0:32 Shattering gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Siege Expand.Hardback commits to Siege Expand; Shattering answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:09 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:37 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
3:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:54 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
4:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:25 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:01 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
6:39 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:15 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:45 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
8:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:53 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
9:12 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.
9:48 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:25 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
11:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:32 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
12:09 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
12:37 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.
13:09 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:16 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.
14:35 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
15:10 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:46 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
16:21 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:53 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Shattering has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
17:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:01 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Shattering's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
18:40 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shattering limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:59 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
19:30 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns at s2 in Red while Hardback spawns at s1 in Green.Shattering takes s2 in Red; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Green.
0:29 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Deep Six.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering, Deep Six from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:53 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:03 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:48 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
3:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
3:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:06 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.
4:35 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:44 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:31 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:39 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:56 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
8:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:53 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:09 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.
9:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:07 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 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.
10:38 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
11:18 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:29 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:20 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:33 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:58 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:19 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.
14:50 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
15:04 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.
15:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:51 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:16 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:45 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.
16:58 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:40 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.
17:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:23 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
18:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:02 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.
19:36 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:05 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.
20:37 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:04 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
21:22 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:43 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
22:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:37 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
22:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
23:49 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:14 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.
24:42 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
24:53 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.
25:14 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:44 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:42 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:25 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
27:41 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
28:02 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:30 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.
28:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:25 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.
29:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:09 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:22 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.
30:50 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
31:21 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
31:40 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:13 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.
32:26 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Shattering! Shattering sliced through Hardback!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
32:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:14 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.
33:44 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:05 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:46 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.
35:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:46 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
36:02 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.
36:22 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:42 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:17 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:52 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.
38:15 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:49 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.
39:18 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:39 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.
39:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
40:18 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.
40:43 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.
41:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:21 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
41:50 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:28 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
42:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:06 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
43:20 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.
43:47 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.
44:14 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
44:47 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.
45:13 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
45:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:42 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.
46:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:01 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.
47:17 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
47:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:23 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.
48:40 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
49:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:30 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
50:13 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.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
50:41 The attack was a success, Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
51:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
51:16 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Shattering's economy back a full step.
51:41 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
52:06 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 late game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (132 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Purple at s1 while Shattering spawns in Yellow at s2.Hardback in Purple at s1. Shattering in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:40 Shattering opens 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 2 Gate Goons from Shattering.
— The early game —
0:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:38 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:08 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:56 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
3:25 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:57 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
4:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:37 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:58 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:31 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:50 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
6:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:44 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
6:57 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:16 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
7:54 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:05 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
8:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:55 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:31 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:57 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:56 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
12:30 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
13:10 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:22 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:43 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:47 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
15:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:02 With a successful harassment, Hardback hurts Shattering's economy.Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:28 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:36 Shattering harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
17:10 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
17:40 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
17:47 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
18:28 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:14 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
19:26 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:30 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:37 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:08 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.
21:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:55 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
22:30 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.
22:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:38 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:22 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.
24:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:16 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
25:37 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.
25:51 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:16 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.
26:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:17 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:29 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:53 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
28:19 Nice try from Shattering to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:38 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.
29:15 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:32 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
29:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:18 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.
30:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:23 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.
31:39 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.
32:08 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
32:47 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
33:07 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.
33:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:09 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.
34:25 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:42 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:08 In terms of army size, Hardback and Shattering are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
35:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:57 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
36:33 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
36:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
37:20 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.
— The late game —
37:45 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.
37:57 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:49 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:34 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.
39:59 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.
40:27 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
40:47 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
41:16 Currently, Hardback and Shattering appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
41:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:17 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
42:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
43:00 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.
43:30 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
44:17 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.
44:25 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.
44:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
45:31 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
45:54 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
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Hardback
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Shattering