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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:09 Shattering spawns in Yellow at s1 while Hardback spawns in Green at s4.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s4.
0:28 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Deep Six.
— The early game —
0:57 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:28 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:05 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:27 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:18 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:22 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:44 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:23 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:39 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:07 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:16 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
7:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:39 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
9:03 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.
9:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:55 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
10:23 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:22 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:54 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
12:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:39 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:20 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:16 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:32 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:11 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:41 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:56 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 mid game —
16:28 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
17:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:22 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:56 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.
18:21 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:46 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
19:20 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Shattering.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Shattering. That compounds.
19:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:07 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.
20:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
21:05 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.
21:40 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
22:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:35 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
23:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
23:38 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
23:54 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
24:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
24:56 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.
25:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:28 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
26:47 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
27:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
27:48 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.
28:05 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (171 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Green Hardback spawning at s2 and White Shattering spawning at s3.Hardback in Green at s2. Shattering in White at s3. The map is set.
0:27 Hardback gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Hardback shows 1 Fact Double Expand — Shattering has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:12 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:51 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:09 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
4:40 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:22 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.
5:29 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
6:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:28 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:20 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.
7:42 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:03 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:44 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:11 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
10:45 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:03 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:55 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.
12:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:47 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:10 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
13:30 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
13:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
14:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:57 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.
15:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:35 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:12 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
16:24 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.
16:44 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
17:27 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
17:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:59 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.
18:22 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.
18:54 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.
19:24 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:44 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
20:14 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:02 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.
21:32 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.
22:03 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:13 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:53 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:35 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
24:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:12 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:42 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
25:00 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
25:37 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:44 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:19 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:00 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
27:18 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.
27:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:02 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
28:29 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:12 Hardback brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Shattering's dragoons came to clean up the mess!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
29:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:04 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.
30:39 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
31:02 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:10 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
31:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:00 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.
32:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:12 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:37 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
34:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:35 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
34:53 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.
35:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:33 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.
36:00 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
36:51 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:31 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.
37:48 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
38:12 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
38:48 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
39:01 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.
39:25 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
40:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:12 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
40:47 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.
41:00 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
41:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:45 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
42:13 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.
42:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:52 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.
43:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
43:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:02 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
44:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:28 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:48 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
46:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:24 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.
46:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:06 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:38 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
47:58 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
48:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:55 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.
49:22 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.
49:29 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:01 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
50:17 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
50:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:24 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
51:49 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.
52:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:50 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:59 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
53:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:47 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
54:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
54:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:24 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.
55:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
56:09 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.
56:43 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
56:50 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.
57:31 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
57:50 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 It's all going Shattering's way right now.
58:03 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns in Purple at s1 while Hardback spawns in Red at s2.Shattering takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Red.
0:53 Hardback opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Shattering shows 14 Nexus — Hardback has gone 1 Fact Double Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:04 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.
3:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:04 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
4:37 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.
5:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:13 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:49 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.
7:18 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
7:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:17 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.
9:09 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
9:28 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.
10:05 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
10:40 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
11:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:44 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
12:25 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
13:00 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:28 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
13:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:29 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
14:56 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:32 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:20 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Shattering's armies.The base falls. Shattering rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
16:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 It's all going Shattering's way right now.
17:57 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:38 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
20:11 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shattering — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:26 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shattering takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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0:14 Hardback spawns at s2 in White while Shattering spawns at s3 in Green.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Shattering answers from s3.
2:18 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Shattering answers with 2 Gate.
4:06 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Shattering's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
6:16 Shattering decides to cheese today.Shattering Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:04 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Shattering attacks Hardback.Shattering commits to the cheese — it's at Hardback's door already.
10:05 Hardback GGs after being cheesed by Shattering.It works! Hardback can't hold the gamble and taps to Shattering.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
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Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:13 The Green Shattering spawns at s2 while Orange Hardback spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:34 Shattering opens 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.Shattering commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
0:57 Shattering decides to expand.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:27 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:30 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:54 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.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:55 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
5:22 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:54 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:21 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
6:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:20 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
7:36 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:38 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
9:20 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:08 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
10:34 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.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
11:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:01 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?
12:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:51 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.
13:23 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
13:46 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.
14:14 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.
— The mid game —
15:02 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.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
15:24 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
15:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:08 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!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
16:45 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
17:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:47 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.
18:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:46 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.
19:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:14 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.
20:25 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
21:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
— The late game —
21:28 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:04 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:27 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!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
23:54 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
24:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
24:53 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.
25:21 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:16 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
26:36 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:41 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
28:17 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
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Play-by-play (164 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Teal at s1 while Shattering spawns in Orange at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Shattering settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:37 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:48 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
3:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:32 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:42 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:12 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:41 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.
6:11 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
6:28 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:45 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:06 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.
7:41 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:27 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
8:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:13 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
9:34 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.
10:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:16 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
10:34 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:29 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
11:47 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.
12:28 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:10 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:24 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.
13:57 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:33 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
15:08 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.
15:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:48 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:21 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:08 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.
17:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
17:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:00 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
18:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:51 Shattering starts expanding.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:11 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:47 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:34 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
20:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
21:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:41 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:57 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:36 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
22:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:26 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.
23:41 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.
24:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:22 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
24:46 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
25:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:34 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:05 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:51 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!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
27:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:33 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
27:59 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
28:28 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:47 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
29:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
29:33 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.
30:05 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:48 Hardback successfully harasses Shattering's economy.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
31:00 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.
31:38 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:55 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:36 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
33:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
33:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:50 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:14 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
34:31 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
35:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:27 Hardback brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Shattering's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
35:39 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.
36:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
36:29 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.
37:05 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:27 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.
37:52 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.
38:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:00 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
— The late game —
39:17 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.
39:53 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
40:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:37 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:00 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.
41:23 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.
41:48 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
42:10 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
42:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:53 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
43:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:34 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.
44:07 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.
44:22 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
44:48 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:06 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
45:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:05 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
46:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:44 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.
47:12 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:43 Shattering successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:06 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
48:22 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
48:45 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.
49:07 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
49:21 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:50 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.
50:12 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:39 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
51:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:26 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:44 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.
52:20 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
52:47 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
52:54 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.
53:35 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.
53:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:05 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.
54:35 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
55:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:22 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.
55:52 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
56:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Yellow Shattering spawning at s1 and Red Hardback spawning at s4.Shattering in Yellow at s1. Hardback in Red at s4. The map is set.
0:45 Hardback gets 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Shattering, 2 Fact Vulture from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:30 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:05 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:11 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
4:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:02 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
6:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:59 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
8:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:00 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
9:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:42 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:39 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
12:31 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
13:01 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.
13:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
14:01 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:53 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
16:17 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
17:03 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.
17:36 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's early game was simply better.
Head to head
387 games
Hardback
212 – 175
Shattering