Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 14:25 server time
Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (291 lines)
0:08 Shattering spawns in Red at s4 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s2.Shattering in Red at s4. Hardback in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:36 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's 14 CC.Shattering shows 14 Nexus — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 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.
1:39 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:56 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:40 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
3:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:06 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
4:36 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
4:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
5:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:33 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
6:04 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.
6:30 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:37 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:07 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:50 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
8:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:36 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:57 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
9:15 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
9:35 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:43 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
10:58 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 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:54 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
12:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
12:46 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
13:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:48 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
14:01 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
14:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:13 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.
15:29 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.
16:02 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:16 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
16:59 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.
17:11 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
17:42 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:27 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
18:53 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
19:14 Currently, Shattering and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
19:25 Shattering decides to expand.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:56 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:30 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
21:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:37 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:07 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.
22:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:45 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
23:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
24:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
24:27 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
24:34 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:02 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
25:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:54 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
26:09 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:36 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
27:02 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
27:20 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
27:45 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:24 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
28:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
29:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
29:30 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
29:53 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
30:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:26 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.
30:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
31:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:33 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
32:04 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:41 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
32:55 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.
33:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
33:54 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:15 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
34:36 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:08 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
35:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:51 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
36:15 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
36:50 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
37:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:21 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
37:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:31 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
38:57 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:08 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.
39:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:53 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.
40:24 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.
40:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:58 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:39 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:09 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
42:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:47 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.
43:27 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
43:41 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
44:10 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:29 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:44 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.
45:06 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
45:21 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:08 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
46:35 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
47:02 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.
47:29 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
47:36 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:23 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
48:41 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
49:33 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
50:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
50:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:32 Shattering tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:03 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:18 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
51:42 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
51:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:21 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.
52:53 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.
53:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:30 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
54:00 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
54:11 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:55 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
55:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:59 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
56:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
56:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
57:10 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
57:28 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:55 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.
58:27 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
58:45 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
58:58 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.
59:25 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.
59:53 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.
60:10 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.
60:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:55 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
61:06 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
61:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
61:52 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
62:14 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:33 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.
63:00 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
63:24 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
63:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
64:08 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
64:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
64:48 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
65:07 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
65:37 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
66:08 At the moment, neither Shattering nor Hardback is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
66:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
66:37 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.
67:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
67:23 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
67:42 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
68:16 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
68:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
68:56 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
69:22 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.
69:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:54 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
70:32 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
70:43 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.
71:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
71:28 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
71:57 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
72:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
72:29 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
72:52 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
73:22 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
73:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
73:57 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
74:14 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.
74:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:12 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
75:30 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
75:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
76:15 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
76:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
77:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
77:42 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
78:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
78:21 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.
78:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:05 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.
79:22 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
79:46 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
80:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
80:47 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
81:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:49 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
82:05 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.
82:27 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
82:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
83:16 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
83:36 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:57 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
84:19 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
84:32 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
85:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
85:28 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.
85:41 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.
85:58 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
86:23 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
86:48 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
87:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
87:25 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
88:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:31 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
88:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
89:27 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.
89:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
90:06 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
90:32 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
90:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
91:06 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.
91:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
92:08 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
92:15 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
92:45 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
93:13 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
93:20 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
93:50 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
94:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (73 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s4 and Red Shattering spawning at s3.Hardback takes s4 in Yellow; across the map, Shattering settles in at s3 in Red.
0:42 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.Hardback shows 1 Fact Double Expand — Shattering has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 Shattering decides to expand.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:27 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:31 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:10 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.
4:38 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:13 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
5:43 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:07 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
7:21 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.
8:04 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
8:26 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:49 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
9:25 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.
9:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:10 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:10 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.
11:37 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:59 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
12:29 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:05 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:53 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
14:31 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.
14:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:20 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
15:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
16:10 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.
16:35 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
17:12 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:32 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Hardback's expansion has fallen to Shattering's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Shattering tears it down.
18:00 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:33 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
19:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
19:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:47 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
20:21 Shattering only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
20:47 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.
— The late game —
21:19 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:47 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:20 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
22:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
23:16 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.
23:28 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:10 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.
24:23 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:06 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:55 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.
26:17 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
26:52 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
🎙 It's all going Shattering's way right now.
27:17 Hardback tried to harass Shattering but Shattering successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
27:39 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns at s4 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s3 in Red.Shattering in Teal at s4. Hardback in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:45 Shattering gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Siege Expand.Shattering commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:12 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:54 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.
4:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 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.
5:25 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:10 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:45 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:11 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:04 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
8:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:21 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:33 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
12:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:38 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
13:00 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
13:43 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
14:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:45 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:13 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
15:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
16:47 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
— The mid game —
17:24 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.
17:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
18:38 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
19:04 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
19:26 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.
20:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:41 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
21:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s1 and Blue Shattering spawning at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Red; across the map, Shattering settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:36 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's Siege Expand.Hardback commits to Siege Expand; Shattering answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:30 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:53 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
3:38 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.
3:52 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.
4:25 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
6:17 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
6:56 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:21 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:37 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
8:52 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
9:29 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.
10:16 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:39 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
11:22 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
11:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:23 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:59 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.
13:30 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
13:58 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:56 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
15:38 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
16:01 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.
16:35 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
17:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
17:49 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:58 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
19:21 Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
20:00 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.
20:32 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!Shattering types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:14 Shattering spawns at s1 in Green while Hardback spawns at s3 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s1, Hardback at s3.
0:33 Shattering gets 2 Gate against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 2 Gate from Shattering, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:19 Shattering opens with a cheesy build.Shattering isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 It's all going Shattering's way right now.
1:54 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Shattering attacks Hardback.Shattering commits to the cheese — it's at Hardback's door already.
2:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:21 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:52 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
4:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:07 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
5:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:57 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.
6:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:15 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:41 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
8:05 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:27 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
9:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:12 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
10:58 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:07 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
12:34 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
13:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:24 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:09 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.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
15:33 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
16:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
16:42 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.
17:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:14 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.
18:55 After that battle, Hardback destroyed more than half of Shattering's army.When the smoke clears, Hardback has erased most of what Shattering brought.
19:30 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
20:03 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
20:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
20:58 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:27 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.
— The late game —
22:09 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (169 lines)
0:16 Hardback spawns at s2 in Blue while Shattering spawns at s1 in Red.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Shattering answers from s1.
0:43 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
0:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:37 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:09 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
2:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:59 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
3:12 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
3:47 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:10 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:23 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:52 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:12 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:00 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
6:59 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.
7:32 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:54 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
8:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:43 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:16 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.
9:48 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
10:32 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:55 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
11:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:48 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
11:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:52 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:13 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
13:39 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
14:06 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.
14:15 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
14:58 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:26 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:49 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
17:02 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:38 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
17:59 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
18:41 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
18:53 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:45 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.
20:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:27 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.
21:03 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
21:49 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
22:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:34 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:45 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
23:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
23:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:52 Hardback harasses Shattering's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
24:32 Shattering tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:48 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
25:02 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
25:25 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:48 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
26:52 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
27:09 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
27:57 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
28:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:37 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
29:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:33 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:40 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.
30:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
30:38 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:01 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
31:21 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:37 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Shattering is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
31:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:40 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Shattering successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
32:59 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:09 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.
33:45 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:06 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.
34:26 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:02 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
35:39 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.
35:51 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.
36:30 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
36:55 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
37:13 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
37:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
37:53 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:13 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.
38:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:00 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
39:17 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
39:46 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:44 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.
41:08 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
41:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
41:44 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
42:02 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
42:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:57 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.
43:19 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.
43:46 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:54 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
44:37 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
44:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:14 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
45:55 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.
46:13 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
46:51 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
47:23 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.
47:48 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.
48:18 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:44 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
49:08 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
49:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
49:40 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
50:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:41 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.
51:01 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.
51:23 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
51:56 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
52:05 Hardback harasses Shattering's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
52:27 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.
52:57 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
53:26 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
53:52 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:08 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
54:38 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
54:53 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
55:18 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
55:47 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
55:57 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
56:17 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
56:39 Hardback decides to all-in and suicides all of his armies.Desperation from Hardback: everything committed, no way back.
57:08 Shattering wins after a long battle.Shattering takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:19 Shattering spawns at s3 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s1 in White.Shattering takes s3 in Teal; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in White.
0:50 Hardback gets 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 14 Nexus against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:56 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
4:33 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:57 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.
5:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:56 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:30 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:16 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
8:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:47 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
9:21 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
9:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:14 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:55 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:10 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
12:37 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
12:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:27 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
14:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:38 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:45 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
16:13 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:58 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
17:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
17:47 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
19:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:33 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
20:03 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
20:30 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's early game was simply better.
Head to head
387 games
Hardback
212 – 175
Shattering