Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 14:25 server time
Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (267 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns in Teal at s1 while Hardback spawns in Red at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s1, Hardback at s4.
0:42 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering shows 2 Gate Goons — Hardback has gone Deep Six. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:53 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:56 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:39 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
2:57 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:43 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:19 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:26 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:10 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
5:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:13 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.
6:34 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:41 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
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?
7:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:57 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:14 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.
8:43 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:02 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:27 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:47 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
10:03 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.
10:24 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
10:44 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.
11:03 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.
11:31 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:48 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:26 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.
12:44 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.
13:05 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
13:35 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.
13:57 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
14:12 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
14:34 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:03 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
15:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:10 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
16:25 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.
16:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:14 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:24 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:45 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
19:06 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.
19:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
19:41 Hardback tried to harass Shattering but Shattering successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
20:21 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
20:53 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:19 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
21:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:52 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
22:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:47 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:05 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:33 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
23:40 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.
24:05 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.
24:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:44 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:07 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Shattering.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
25:44 Shattering doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Shattering thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
26:01 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:30 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
26:51 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:07 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:17 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
27:38 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:43 Hardback brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Shattering's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
28:51 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
29:37 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:58 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.
30:26 Currently, Shattering and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
30:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:07 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.
31:22 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:43 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.
32:17 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:39 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:19 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.
33:49 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.
34:14 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:35 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:44 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:02 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.
35:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:45 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
36:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:34 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.
37:08 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Shattering's armies.The base falls. Shattering rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
37:17 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
37:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
37:59 Nice try from Hardback to harass Shattering, but Shattering's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
38:39 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
38:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.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.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
39:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:23 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:34 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.
41:12 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.
41:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:57 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
42:04 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.
42:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:50 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
43:10 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:59 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
44:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:45 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:03 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
45:38 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:53 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
46:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:39 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
46:58 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:52 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
48:08 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:59 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.
49:20 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.
49:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:50 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:26 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.
50:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
51:12 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
51:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:18 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.
52:30 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:59 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.
53:11 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.
53:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
53:51 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:16 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
54:41 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:09 At the moment, neither Shattering nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
55:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:42 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
56:25 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:59 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
57:18 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
57:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:55 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
58:32 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.
58:48 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
59:06 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
59:41 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
60:03 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Shattering did.Hardback is starving on bases while Shattering spreads across the map.
60:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:34 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.
60:59 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
61:50 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.
62:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:33 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
62:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
63:04 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
63:26 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
64:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
64:28 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
64:49 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:10 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
65:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
65:57 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
66:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
66:32 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.
66:54 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
67:25 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
67:41 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
67:55 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
68:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
68:34 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
69:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
69:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:55 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
70:20 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
70:28 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
71:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
71:21 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
71:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:07 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.
72:31 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
72:39 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.
73:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
73:29 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
73:56 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.
74:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
74:41 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
75:04 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
75:22 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.
75:41 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.
76:12 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.
76:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:58 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
77:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
77:30 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
77:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
78:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:46 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
79:11 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.
79:23 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
79:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
80:04 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.
80:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:03 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.
81:10 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
81:29 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Shattering.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Shattering's economy simply wins this.
82:01 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
82:24 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
82:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
83:02 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.
83:22 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.
83:41 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.
84:22 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
84:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
85:01 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
85:27 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.
85:45 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.
86:05 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
86:18 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
86:49 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
87:14 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:15 Hardback spawns in Purple at s1 while Shattering spawns in Teal at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s2.
2:17 Shattering opens 14 Nexus against Hardback's Bunker Rush.Hardback shows Bunker Rush — Shattering has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:43 Hardback decides to cheese today.Hardback isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
7:04 Hardback with an aggressive opening starts to attack Shattering.All or nothing: Hardback's gamble arrives at Shattering's base.
9:09 Shattering was unable to defend Hardback's armies and taps out.It works! Shattering can't hold the gamble and taps to Hardback.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (176 lines)
0:10 Shattering spawns in Blue at s2 while Hardback spawns in Purple at s1.Shattering in Blue at s2. Hardback in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:25 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.
— The early game —
0:55 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:48 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:55 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
3:09 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:41 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.
3:56 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
4:28 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
4:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:40 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
5:47 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
6:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:44 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
6:55 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
7:18 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:43 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.
8:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:39 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:06 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.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:37 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
10:10 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:43 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
11:12 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.
11:47 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.
12:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
12:55 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:34 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
14:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:28 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.
14:37 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
15:07 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
15:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
15:51 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:08 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
16:40 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.
17:09 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
17:29 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
17:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:17 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.
18:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:21 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
19:37 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:57 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:21 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
21:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:00 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
22:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:12 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:27 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:50 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
24:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:42 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.
25:06 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.
25:19 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.
25:44 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:03 Hardback has more expansions than Shattering.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Shattering is falling behind on bases.
26:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
26:51 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:27 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:11 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.
28:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:51 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.
29:21 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:30 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:05 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
30:29 At the moment, neither Shattering nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
30:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:05 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
31:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
31:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:30 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
32:45 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:23 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
34:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:10 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.
34:38 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
35:01 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
35:30 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
35:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:07 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
37:12 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
— The late game —
37:44 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.
37:59 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.
38:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:57 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.
39:10 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.
39:34 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:04 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
40:20 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:53 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:26 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
41:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:08 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.
42:31 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:06 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:54 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:03 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
45:29 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:44 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
46:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:28 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:47 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
48:07 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
48:25 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.
48:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:22 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.
49:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:57 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:23 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:11 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
51:21 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.
51:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:10 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
52:41 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
53:06 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
53:22 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:38 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
54:16 Hardback harasses Shattering's economy and gets ahead of the game.Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
54:38 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
55:05 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
55:23 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
55:35 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
56:04 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
56:19 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
57:00 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:24 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
57:47 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
58:07 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
58:17 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
58:41 Hardback makes an all-in and kills off Shattering's armies.Hardback goes all-in — and it lands! Shattering's army is gone.
59:01 After a long long battle, Hardback finally takes the win.Hardback takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (287 lines)
0:16 Hardback spawns in Green at s2 while Shattering spawns in Purple at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Green; across the map, Shattering settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:31 Shattering opens 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:00 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:21 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:41 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:52 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
2:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:48 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:10 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.
3:33 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:48 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:39 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
4:57 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:30 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
5:51 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.
6:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:43 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
7:02 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
8:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
8:45 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
9:33 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:01 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
10:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:41 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
11:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
11:43 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
12:28 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
12:50 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
14:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
14:30 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.
14:56 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.
15:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:25 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:52 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Shattering.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
16:06 Seems like Shattering is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Shattering's raiders are needed on defense.
16:32 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:50 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:27 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:44 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
19:11 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:58 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
20:21 Shattering is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
20:43 Shattering is still going ahead with his harassment!Shattering wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
21:02 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
21:19 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:10 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
22:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
23:22 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:43 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:27 Hardback brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Shattering's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
24:34 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:06 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.
25:30 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
25:46 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.
26:09 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
26:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:53 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.
27:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
27:37 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.
28:05 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:28 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
28:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:11 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.
29:25 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.
29:43 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.
30:01 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
30:41 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
30:48 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.
31:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:45 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
31:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
32:46 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:13 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
33:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:42 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.
34:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:28 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
35:01 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
35:10 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
35:41 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
36:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:19 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.
36:41 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.
37:15 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.
37:26 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
37:49 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:46 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.
38:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:11 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:40 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
40:01 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
40:36 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
40:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:02 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:27 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.
41:52 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:09 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.
42:42 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.
42:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
43:15 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
43:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:00 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.
44:20 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:54 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
45:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
45:32 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
45:57 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.
46:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
46:38 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
47:10 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
47:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
47:52 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:13 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.
48:37 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.
48:45 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
49:18 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
49:26 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
49:57 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.
50:22 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:40 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.
51:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:23 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
51:47 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
52:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
52:35 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.
52:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:08 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:33 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.
54:07 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:44 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
55:09 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.
55:25 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.
55:47 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
56:01 Hardback scouted Shattering's attempt to harass!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
56:40 Hardback scouted the attempt but Shattering is still going with it!Shattering wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
56:56 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.
57:12 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.
57:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
58:07 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.
58:15 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
59:02 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
59:35 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
59:56 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
60:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:30 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.
60:57 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.
61:10 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.
61:42 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
61:52 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
62:30 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
62:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:07 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
63:40 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.
63:59 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.
64:06 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
64:44 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
64:51 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
65:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:45 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.
66:00 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.
66:22 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
66:51 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Shattering.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
67:06 Seems like Shattering is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Shattering wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
67:36 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
67:45 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
68:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
68:44 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.
68:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
69:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
69:36 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
70:09 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
70:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
70:46 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
71:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
71:43 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
71:52 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
72:22 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
72:48 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
73:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
73:18 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.
73:53 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.
74:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
74:35 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.
75:00 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
75:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
75:44 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
75:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
76:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:39 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.
77:01 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
77:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
77:39 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
78:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
78:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:49 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
79:05 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
79:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
79:49 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
80:12 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
80:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
80:56 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
81:26 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
81:48 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
82:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
82:35 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
82:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
83:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
83:35 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.
84:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
84:19 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
84:46 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
85:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
85:30 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
85:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
86:19 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
86:33 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.
86:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:27 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
87:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
87:58 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.
88:32 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.
88:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:03 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
89:20 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
89:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
90:11 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
90:43 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.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
91:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:20 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.
91:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
91:56 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
92:31 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
92:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
93:02 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
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army value
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Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:18 The Purple Shattering spawns at s4 while Green Hardback spawns at s2.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s4, Hardback answers from s2.
0:46 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering, 2 Fact Vulture from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:27 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:04 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:24 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:19 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:04 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.
4:26 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.
4:44 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
5:14 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:37 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.
7:01 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
8:07 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:42 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
8:59 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:32 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:25 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
11:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:26 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:43 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:19 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:14 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
14:35 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:33 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
15:54 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.
16:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:06 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:27 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.
18:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:32 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.
18:46 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
19:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:37 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
20:16 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
21:12 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
21:44 Shattering decides to expand.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:04 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.
22:24 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.
23:09 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
23:32 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
24:04 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.
24:27 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
24:57 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:25 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:18 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
26:55 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:14 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.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
27:39 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
Head to head
389 games
Hardback
211 – 178
Shattering