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Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:12 Shattering spawns at s1 in Blue while Hardback spawns at s2 in Purple.Shattering in Blue at s1. Hardback in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:47 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 14 Nexus against Hardback's Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:30 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:56 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:02 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
4:40 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.
5:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:42 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:25 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
6:52 Shattering starts expanding.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:25 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.
9:09 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.
9:43 Shattering only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
10:19 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:33 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
11:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:51 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.
12:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
12:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:37 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
14:11 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:17 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
15:40 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
16:10 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.
16:47 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
17:29 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
17:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:35 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.
19:05 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:38 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:13 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shattering takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Purple Hardback spawning at s1 and Blue Shattering spawning at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Shattering settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:51 Shattering opens 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:26 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:57 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:17 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
4:44 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:53 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:06 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
7:26 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
8:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:41 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
— The mid game —
9:22 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
9:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:33 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:45 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
12:08 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
12:47 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Shattering has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
13:09 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
15:08 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 —
15:34 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
16:13 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Shattering limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:16 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Shattering has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
18:29 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
18:55 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shattering — more than half the force is gone.
19:36 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (145 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Shattering spawning at s2 and Purple Hardback spawning at s1.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:36 Shattering opens 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.Shattering shows 2 Gate Goons — Hardback has gone 2 Fact Vulture. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:55 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:00 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:04 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:22 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:41 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.
4:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
4:25 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:57 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:16 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?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:17 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.
6:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:28 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
7:35 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:04 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:27 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:27 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
9:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:54 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:19 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:57 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
12:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:48 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.
— The mid game —
13:06 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
13:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:58 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
14:30 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
14:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:20 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:44 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
16:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:20 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.
17:29 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.
17:56 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:23 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Shattering.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
18:54 Hardback scouted the attempt but Shattering is still going with it!Plans change: Shattering's raiders are needed on defense.
19:12 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
19:32 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
19:53 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:21 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
20:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:04 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
21:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:18 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.
22:45 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
23:08 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:36 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
24:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:48 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.
25:11 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
25:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:55 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:19 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
26:55 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:31 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
27:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
28:18 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:52 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
29:02 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
29:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:49 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.
30:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:03 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:29 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:11 Shattering's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
32:33 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:01 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.
33:27 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
34:31 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
35:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:35 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:45 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:20 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
36:38 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:06 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:25 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:23 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.
38:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:28 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
39:56 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.
40:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
40:32 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
40:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:49 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
42:14 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
42:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:09 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
43:16 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.
43:59 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.
44:09 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
44:38 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
44:56 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
45:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
45:48 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
46:01 Shattering only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
46:28 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.
47:00 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:13 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
47:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:02 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.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
48:40 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
48:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:27 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:48 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
50:08 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The Red Hardback spawns at s2 while Orange Shattering spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Shattering at s1.
0:47 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Deep Six.Hardback shows Deep Six — Shattering has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:57 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
4:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:24 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:12 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:29 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
7:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:37 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:45 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
— The mid game —
9:24 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:24 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.
11:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:36 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.
12:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
12:41 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.
12:58 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:07 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
14:54 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
— The late game —
15:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:56 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:20 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
17:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:58 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
18:28 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:28 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
20:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
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Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns in Yellow at s2 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s1.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:44 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Siege Expand.Shattering commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Hardback answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:40 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:45 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
4:21 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 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.
5:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:55 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:18 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:47 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:00 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.
8:32 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.
9:10 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.
9:28 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:58 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:38 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.
12:04 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.
12:51 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.
13:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:48 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:41 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
15:22 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:22 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
16:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
17:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:50 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.
18:32 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:59 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:38 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.
19:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:40 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
21:33 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:03 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:35 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.
23:13 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
389 games
Hardback
214 – 175
Shattering