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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Teal at s4 while Shattering spawns in Blue at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s4, Shattering at s2.
0:36 Hardback gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:34 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:49 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:13 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:44 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
6:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:10 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
7:32 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.
8:01 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
8:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:17 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
9:36 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
10:07 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
10:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:09 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
11:36 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
12:14 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.
12:45 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
13:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:47 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
14:02 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:20 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
15:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:18 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:35 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
17:31 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
19:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:47 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
20:12 Shattering seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
21:08 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Shattering's expansion has fallen to Hardback's armies.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
— The mid game —
21:47 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.
22:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
— The late game —
22:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:03 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
23:41 Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
24:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
24:48 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.
25:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns at s3 in Red while Hardback spawns at s4 in Orange.Shattering takes s3 in Red; across the map, Hardback settles in at s4 in Orange.
0:37 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's Deep Six.Shattering commits to 14 Nexus; Hardback answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:34 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:35 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.
3:09 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
3:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:25 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
4:36 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
5:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:19 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:41 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
7:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
7:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:24 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.
8:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:17 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.
9:49 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:16 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:53 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
12:18 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:48 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
14:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:06 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
15:36 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
16:40 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
16:57 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:30 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
18:58 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
— The late game —
19:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:41 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
21:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:35 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Shattering! Shattering sliced through Hardback!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
21:59 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
22:33 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.
23:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Red at s3 while Shattering spawns in Blue at s2.Hardback in Red at s3. Shattering in Blue at s2. The map is set.
2:34 Hardback opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate.Hardback commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Shattering answers with 2 Gate.
4:49 Shattering opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Shattering. This is an early gamble.
🎙 It's all going Shattering's way right now.
6:58 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Shattering attacks Hardback.All or nothing: Shattering's gamble arrives at Hardback's base.
9:01 Hardback was unable to defend Shattering's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Hardback GGs, and Shattering steals the game.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (306 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns in Red at s4 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s4, Hardback at s1.
0:41 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Shattering, 1 Fact Double Expand from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:49 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:31 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:34 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
2:53 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.
3:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:43 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:06 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.
4:28 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.
4:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:05 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
5:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
6:26 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
6:47 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
7:10 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:22 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:04 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:56 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.
9:06 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
9:24 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:55 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:30 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
11:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
11:22 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:49 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
— The mid game —
12:13 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:58 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
13:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:35 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.
14:03 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
14:22 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.
14:31 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:53 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
15:27 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
15:46 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:18 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
16:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
17:02 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.
17:30 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
17:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:19 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
18:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:58 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
19:19 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.
19:49 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.
20:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:32 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
20:45 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
20:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:49 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Shattering successfully defended his push!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
22:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:33 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
22:58 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:21 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:55 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
24:24 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
25:36 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
25:59 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:09 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:01 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
27:21 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.
27:37 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:08 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:15 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
28:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:09 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Shattering! Shattering sliced through Hardback!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
29:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:43 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:09 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
30:42 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
30:57 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:24 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.
31:31 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
31:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:13 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.
32:41 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.
33:13 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:42 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.
34:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:23 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.
35:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:37 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:08 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.
36:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:32 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
36:54 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.
37:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
37:50 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.
38:14 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.
38:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:44 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
39:19 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.
39:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:53 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
40:15 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
40:45 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:20 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
41:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:38 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
42:51 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
43:17 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
43:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:55 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:46 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.
45:07 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
45:30 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
45:48 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
45:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
46:33 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
46:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:08 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:33 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
47:44 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
48:18 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:57 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.
49:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:12 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
50:34 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:06 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
51:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:10 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
52:34 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
52:50 Currently, Shattering and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
53:21 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.
53:43 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:57 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
54:45 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
55:11 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
55:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:49 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.
56:15 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:06 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:24 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
57:46 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
57:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:17 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
58:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:22 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
60:00 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
60:19 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:35 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!
61:04 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:44 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
61:51 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
62:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:45 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
63:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:36 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:43 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
64:00 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
64:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
64:51 EMP lands on the arbiters! Shattering's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
65:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:43 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.
66:01 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
66:25 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.
66:42 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
66:57 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
67:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
67:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
68:07 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
68:37 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
68:48 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
69:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
69:30 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
69:54 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
70:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:38 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
71:01 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
71:16 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.
71:42 At the moment, neither Shattering nor Hardback is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
72:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
72:22 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
72:46 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
73:21 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
73:30 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
73:47 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.
74:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:35 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
75:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:23 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:40 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
75:59 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
76:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
76:46 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
77:19 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.
77:43 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.
77:59 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
78:11 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
78:44 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
78:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:30 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
79:50 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
80:07 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
80:24 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
80:39 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
81:08 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
81:34 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
81:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
82:07 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
82:39 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.
83:08 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
83:21 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
83:42 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
84:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
84:23 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
84:37 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.
85:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
85:32 Hardback harasses Shattering's economy and gets ahead of the game.Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
85:57 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
86:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
86:45 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.
86:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
87:28 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.
87:35 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
87:55 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
88:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
88:44 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.
89:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
90:00 Nice try from Hardback to harass Shattering, but Shattering's reaction is just too agile.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
90:18 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
90:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
90:58 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.
91:20 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.
91:48 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:08 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
92:20 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
92:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
93:08 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.
93:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:56 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:17 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
94:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
94:54 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
95:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
95:36 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.
96:00 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
96:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
96:36 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
97:06 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.
97:30 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
97:44 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
98:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (159 lines)
0:16 Hardback spawns in Yellow at s3 while Shattering spawns in Blue at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Shattering answers from s2.
0:23 Hardback opens 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Hardback, 14 Nexus from Shattering.
— The early game —
0:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:44 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:04 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:03 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:12 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.
3:41 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.
4:12 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:19 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:51 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.
5:07 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:32 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
6:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:31 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
6:44 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.
7:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
7:31 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?
8:04 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:13 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:38 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:30 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
9:47 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:11 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.
10:39 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:10 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
11:34 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:47 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:33 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:39 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:08 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
14:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
15:03 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.
15:25 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.
15:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:12 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.
16:31 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:34 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
18:05 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:20 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.
18:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
19:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:45 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
19:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:22 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.
20:41 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
21:04 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
21:39 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:05 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
22:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
22:46 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:55 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.
23:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:45 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
24:10 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
24:39 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
25:00 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.
25:17 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
25:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:05 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:20 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
27:34 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.
28:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:26 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
28:57 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.
29:13 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.
29:50 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:07 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
30:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:42 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
31:09 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:41 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.
32:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
32:15 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
32:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:21 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Shattering's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
33:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:25 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Shattering.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
34:37 Shattering gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.The harassment is called off — Shattering keeps his units alive.
35:16 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.
35:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:54 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Shattering is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
36:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:34 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:29 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.
37:54 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.
38:06 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:42 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:30 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
39:57 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.
40:04 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:40 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
40:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
41:28 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:50 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
42:13 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.
42:31 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
42:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:43 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:13 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
44:25 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
44:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:17 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
45:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
45:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:29 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:52 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.
47:01 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
47:57 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
48:11 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
48:33 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.
49:07 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:52 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
50:19 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.
50:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
50:54 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:27 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
51:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:10 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
52:40 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
53:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
53:22 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
53:53 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
54:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
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Play-by-play (172 lines)
0:19 Shattering spawns at s2 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s3 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s2, Hardback at s3.
0:28 Hardback opens Siege Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Siege Expand.
— The early game —
0:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:24 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:00 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:51 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
3:11 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.
3:41 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.
3:52 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:21 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.
4:40 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
5:08 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:59 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:57 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:33 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:27 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:34 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:16 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:42 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:17 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:44 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
11:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
11:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:51 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:11 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:28 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.
13:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
13:21 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:33 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:28 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:43 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:16 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
16:41 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:29 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
18:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:37 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:01 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:26 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.
20:33 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
20:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:57 Shattering harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
22:20 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:35 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:32 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
23:44 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.
24:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:33 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
24:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:22 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.
25:35 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.
25:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:58 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
27:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
27:58 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:19 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.
28:49 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
29:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
29:27 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:10 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:38 Hardback harasses Shattering and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
31:08 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.
31:31 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.
31:52 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
32:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:41 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.
33:09 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
33:53 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
34:15 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.
34:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:53 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
35:14 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.
35:41 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.
35:57 Shattering tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:37 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:20 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
37:31 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
38:30 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
38:59 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:26 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
39:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:16 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.
40:47 Hardback tried to harass Shattering but Shattering successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
41:17 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
41:42 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
41:51 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
— The late game —
42:17 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
42:40 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.
43:15 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.
43:24 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.
43:43 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:21 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
44:35 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:27 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
45:51 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:18 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.
46:44 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
46:56 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.
47:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:39 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.
48:04 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.
48:22 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.
48:48 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
49:07 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:43 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
50:09 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
50:26 Hardback harasses Shattering and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:52 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
51:04 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
51:31 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
51:49 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
52:24 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
52:52 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
53:13 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
53:30 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
53:46 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
54:24 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
54:42 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
54:56 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
55:17 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
55:45 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
56:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:45 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.
56:54 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
57:31 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
57:56 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
58:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's late game was simply better.
Head to head
388 games
Hardback
213 – 175
Shattering