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 (55 lines)
0:19 Shattering spawns at s1 in Purple while Hardback spawns at s2 in Orange.Shattering takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:30 Hardback opens Siege Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:19 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:38 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:56 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:19 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
6:51 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.
7:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:44 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
8:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
9:45 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:44 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
11:33 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:03 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.
12:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:47 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.
13:30 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
14:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
14:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:52 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
15:29 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.
15:55 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.
— The mid game —
16:36 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
17:31 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
17:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:09 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.
19:39 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.
20:00 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
20:58 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
21:33 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
22:07 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
22:44 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
23:10 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Purple at s1 while Shattering spawns in White at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Shattering at s2.
0:38 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 —
1:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:28 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:05 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:02 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
4:38 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:41 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:07 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:54 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
7:25 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:57 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
8:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:51 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
9:30 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.
10:14 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:37 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:05 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
11:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:24 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
12:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:28 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.
13:49 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:02 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
15:36 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
16:19 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:38 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
17:41 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:52 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
19:34 Shattering looks beastly after destroying more than half of Hardback's army.When the smoke clears, Shattering has erased most of what Hardback brought.
— The late game —
20:10 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.
20:27 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, 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 (41 lines)
0:09 Shattering spawns in Blue at s1 while Hardback spawns in Red at s2.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:43 Hardback opens 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering, 2 Fact Vulture from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:35 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:14 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:21 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:52 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:07 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:34 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.
7:12 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
7:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
8:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:14 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
9:30 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:53 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
11:16 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
11:57 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.
12:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:04 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:28 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:52 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:01 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
16:39 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:22 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.
18:00 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
18:26 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
19:06 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.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (145 lines)
0:08 Hardback spawns in Green at s2 while Shattering spawns in White at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Green; across the map, Shattering settles in at s1 in White.
0:29 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.Hardback commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Shattering answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:15 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:00 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
4:17 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
4:35 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.
5:04 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:27 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
5:41 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:39 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
6:54 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:43 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.
8:13 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
8:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:51 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:18 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
11:02 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:47 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
12:04 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
12:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
12:49 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:08 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
13:48 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:02 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:50 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
15:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:47 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:03 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:47 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.
17:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
17:47 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
18:05 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.
18:26 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
18:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
19:08 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
19:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:19 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
20:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:17 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:40 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
21:56 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
22:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:10 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:07 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:14 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.
24:41 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
25:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:39 Shattering's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
25:50 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.
26:21 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.
26:39 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:06 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
27:23 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
27:46 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.
28:12 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
28:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:32 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.
29:46 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:52 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
31:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:40 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:48 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.
32:22 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
32:33 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:09 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:33 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.
33:54 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:43 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:06 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
35:28 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:53 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:36 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
37:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:33 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.
37:50 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
38:08 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.
38:35 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:32 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
39:52 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
— The late game —
40:28 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.
41:09 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:43 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.
42:03 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
42:36 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:59 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Shattering.The base falls. Shattering rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
43:27 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.
43:53 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
44:12 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.
44:45 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:20 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
45:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
46:40 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
47:04 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.
47:26 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
47:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:10 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
48:27 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:56 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:29 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.
49:42 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
50:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (158 lines)
0:18 Shattering spawns at s1 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s2 in Purple.Shattering in Orange at s1. Hardback in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Shattering commits to 14 Nexus; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:01 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:12 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:53 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:26 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
3:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:02 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
4:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:13 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:33 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:29 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:55 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.
7:17 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:27 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:09 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:24 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:18 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
9:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:45 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:05 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
11:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:45 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
12:11 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:06 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
13:25 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
13:55 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.
14:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:41 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
15:12 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:26 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.
15:40 Shattering decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:18 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:26 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
16:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:23 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Shattering! Shattering sliced through Hardback!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
17:52 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:31 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
18:54 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.
19:25 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.
19:46 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
20:04 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.
20:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:53 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.
21:10 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:45 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
22:10 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
22:20 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:00 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:09 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
23:45 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
23:52 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.
24:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:58 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
25:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:42 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.
25:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:25 Hardback scouted Shattering's attempt to harass!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:48 Seems like Shattering is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Shattering wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
27:06 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.
27:33 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:51 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
28:28 At the moment, neither Shattering nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
28:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
29:17 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
29:27 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.
29:58 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:16 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
30:38 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.
31:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:18 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Shattering's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
31:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
32:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:36 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
32:53 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:46 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
34:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:07 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:19 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.
35:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:03 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
36:32 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
36:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:23 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.
37:40 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
37:57 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:22 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:08 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
39:37 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.
40:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
40:36 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:47 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:46 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
42:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
42:24 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.
42:56 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
43:07 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:38 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Shattering.Hardback is out-expanding Shattering — the money game is tilting.
43:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:20 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
44:39 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:40 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.
45:53 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
46:18 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
46:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
47:14 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.
47:31 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.
48:03 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.
48:22 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
48:48 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.
49:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
49:38 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
49:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:46 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
50:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
51:27 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:07 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
52:40 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
53:07 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.
53:26 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
53:52 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
54:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:15 The Teal Hardback spawns at s1 while Yellow Shattering spawns at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s2.
0:40 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Deep Six.The builds are down: Deep Six from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— 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.
2:23 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:40 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:21 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
3:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:18 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
5:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:14 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:43 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
7:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:49 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
8:40 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
9:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
10:25 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:59 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:01 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:37 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:39 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
14:08 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:48 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:22 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:43 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.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
17:10 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
17:42 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
18:17 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
18:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:52 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
20:38 After that battle, Hardback destroyed more than half of Shattering's army.Hardback shreds the better part of Shattering's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
21:08 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.
21:32 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:01 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
388 games
Hardback
211 – 177
Shattering