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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:18 The White Hardback spawns at s1 while Yellow Shattering spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Shattering at s2.
0:46 Hardback gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Hardback commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Shattering answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:30 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:18 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:28 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
4:56 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:00 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.
6:39 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?
7:32 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
7:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:37 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
9:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:38 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
10:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:01 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.
11:31 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:49 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
13:28 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
— The late game —
14:07 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
14:31 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:43 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
16:25 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:53 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.
17:32 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
18:08 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Purple Shattering spawning at s1 and White Hardback spawning at s2.Shattering takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in White.
0:38 Hardback opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering, 1 Fact Double Expand from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:27 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:57 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:48 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:22 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:40 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
5:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:58 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
7:17 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:47 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
8:27 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:37 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
10:24 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
11:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:40 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
12:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:53 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
13:37 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
14:15 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shattering's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
14:46 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.
15:33 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:06 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 (279 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Orange Hardback spawning at s2 and Teal Shattering spawning at s1.Hardback in Orange at s2. Shattering in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:40 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: Deep Six from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
0:52 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:19 Shattering starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:28 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:05 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:49 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:35 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:54 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:14 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:26 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
4:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:49 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
6:19 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.
6:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
7:08 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?
7:19 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:06 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:00 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.
9:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:31 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
10:07 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:42 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.
10:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
11:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
11:39 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
12:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:19 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
13:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:24 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
14:44 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
15:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:22 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.
15:41 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.
16:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:37 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:24 Shattering decides to expand.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
17:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:03 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:30 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.
18:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:00 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:43 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
20:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:52 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
21:14 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:39 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:20 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
22:50 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.
23:08 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:29 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
23:58 Hardback successfully harasses Shattering's economy.Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
24:21 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
24:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:01 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
25:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:41 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.
25:52 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
26:14 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.
26:53 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:08 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.
27:39 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.
27:52 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:32 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:51 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
29:36 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
30:12 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:53 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:15 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:36 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
31:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:17 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.
32:36 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.
32:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
33:18 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
33:41 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:27 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:32 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Shattering.Hardback is out-expanding Shattering — the money game is tilting.
— The late game —
35:55 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
36:14 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
36:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:03 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
37:16 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.
37:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:04 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
38:34 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:04 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.
39:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:08 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:42 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
41:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:21 EMP lands on the arbiters! Shattering's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
41:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
42:00 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:18 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:46 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
43:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:25 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
43:48 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:34 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
45:00 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
45:22 Currently, Hardback and Shattering appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
45:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:58 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
46:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:42 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.
47:11 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
47:31 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:25 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
48:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
49:24 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
49:39 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
50:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
50:35 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
50:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:40 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
51:55 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
52:13 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
52:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:02 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.
53:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:07 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:22 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
54:57 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
55:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:31 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
55:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:16 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.
56:44 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
56:53 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.
57:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:41 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
58:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
58:43 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
59:14 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
59:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
60:01 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
60:13 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.
60:30 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
61:07 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
61:19 Shattering might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
61:49 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
62:07 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
62:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:57 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.
63:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
64:03 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
64:14 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
64:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
65:08 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
65:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:41 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.
66:12 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
66:36 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
67:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
67:18 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
67:40 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.
67:58 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.
68:27 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
68:34 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
68:57 Shattering is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
69:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
69:45 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
70:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:47 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
71:07 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
71:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
71:51 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
72:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:38 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:08 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
73:19 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
73:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
74:14 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
74:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
74:54 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:07 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
75:30 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
76:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
76:20 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
76:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
76:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
77:34 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
77:51 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
78:07 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
78:23 Currently, Hardback and Shattering appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
78:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
79:06 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
79:32 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.
79:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
80:29 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
80:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
80:58 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
81:16 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.
81:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
82:17 Shattering might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
82:27 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
82:50 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
83:14 Hardback has more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
83:40 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
83:54 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
84:25 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
84:43 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
85:01 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
85:16 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
85:43 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
86:05 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
86:34 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
86:47 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
87:07 Nice try from Hardback to harass Shattering, but Shattering's reaction is just too agile.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
87:45 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
87:52 Shattering is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Shattering is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
88:19 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
88:52 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.
89:14 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
89:28 With a successful harassment, Hardback hurts Shattering's economy.Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
89:45 Unable to wait any longer, Hardback suicides all of his armies.Hardback hurls the whole army forward — win or nothing.
90:05 After a long long battle, Shattering finally takes the win.Shattering takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (150 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Orange Shattering spawning at s1 and White Hardback spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:23 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 —
1:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:58 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:04 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:55 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:31 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:02 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.
5:18 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.
5:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:12 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
6:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:16 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:42 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:54 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
8:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:15 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
9:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:53 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 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.
11:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:06 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
12:13 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:05 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
13:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:00 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.
14:16 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.
14:41 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
15:35 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:59 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:16 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:58 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
17:30 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
17:39 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.
18:10 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.
18:39 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
19:01 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:13 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Shattering! Shattering sliced through Hardback!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
20:43 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
20:59 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
21:23 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
21:34 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:05 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
22:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:56 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
23:42 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.
24:14 Hardback harasses Shattering's economy and gets ahead of the game.Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
24:35 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:42 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
25:23 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:44 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:13 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:51 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.
27:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:07 Hardback harasses Shattering and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
28:17 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:15 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
29:34 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.
30:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:21 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
30:52 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.
31:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:30 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.
31:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:18 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:53 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Shattering.Shattering finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
33:15 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
33:32 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.
33:52 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:12 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
35:10 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.
35:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
35:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:21 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:29 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.
37:08 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Shattering did.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Shattering's economy simply wins this.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:41 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Shattering successfully defended his push!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
38:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:00 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
39:31 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
39:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
40:06 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
40:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:13 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:35 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:03 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
42:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:58 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
43:25 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
43:40 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.
43:59 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:36 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
45:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:25 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
45:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
46:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:33 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:59 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.
47:09 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
47:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:07 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
48:19 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
48:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:11 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
49:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:55 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.
🎙 Shattering has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
50:16 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
50:55 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.
51:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
Head to head
390 games
Hardback
215 – 175
Shattering