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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 The Teal Hardback spawns at s1 while Red Shattering spawns at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s2.
0:48 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Deep Six.Hardback commits to Deep Six; Shattering answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:32 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:44 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:49 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.
5:03 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:39 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:39 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:04 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:31 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:00 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
10:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:17 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
12:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:41 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:34 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
15:11 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:37 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
16:14 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.
16:38 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
17:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:36 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.
— The late game —
18:18 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:50 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.
19:03 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
19:43 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
20:18 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
20:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:07 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.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
21:40 Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
22:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:43 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Shattering's economy back a full step.
23:03 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:31 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.
24:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:20 Shattering spawns in Purple at s2 while Hardback spawns in White at s1.Shattering in Purple at s2. Hardback in White at s1. The map is set.
0:42 Shattering opens 14 Nexus against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Shattering, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:00 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:34 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:04 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:26 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
5:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:14 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:46 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
8:01 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:39 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:50 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
10:28 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:23 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:37 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
13:25 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.
— The late game —
14:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:26 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:56 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
16:23 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
17:01 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:35 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shattering takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (84 lines)
0:07 The Teal Hardback spawns at s2 while White Shattering spawns at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Shattering settles in at s1 in White.
0:40 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: Deep Six from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:23 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Attempting 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.
2:18 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:21 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:39 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.
4:22 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.
4:36 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:15 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:28 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:54 Shattering starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:05 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
7:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:35 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:12 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
9:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:57 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:08 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.
11:27 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
12:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:21 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:44 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.
13:10 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:32 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:11 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:42 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:21 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
15:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
16:31 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.
16:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
17:14 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:45 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
18:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
18:48 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.
19:04 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.
19:26 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:56 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.
20:26 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
20:58 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
21:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:39 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
22:10 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
22:48 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:07 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
23:32 With a successful harassment, Hardback hurts Shattering's economy.Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:57 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
— The late game —
24:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:55 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.
25:20 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
25:57 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:21 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
26:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:02 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.
27:32 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
28:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:25 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
29:03 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.
29:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:46 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.
30:12 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Shattering's way right now.
30:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:21 Without any further reinforcements, Hardback's expansion is decimated by Shattering's armies.The base falls. Shattering rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
31:38 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
32:13 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (206 lines)
0:20 The Red Shattering spawns at s1 while White Hardback spawns at s2.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:28 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:10 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
2:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:44 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
3:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:03 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:27 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
4:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:06 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.
5:23 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.
5:57 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:24 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
6:47 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:13 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.
8:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:03 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
10:06 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:39 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
10:57 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
11:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
11:46 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:32 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.
12:55 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.
13:26 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:37 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:11 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
14:34 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
14:48 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
15:09 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:56 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.
16:25 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
16:57 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
17:32 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.
17:44 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:21 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.
18:28 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:47 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.
20:12 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
20:51 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.
21:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:02 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:12 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.
22:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:57 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:19 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
23:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:20 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.
24:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
24:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:11 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:35 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.
26:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:26 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
26:47 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.
27:09 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.
27:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
28:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
28:36 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:14 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.
29:21 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.
29:52 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
30:20 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.
30:28 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
30:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
31:10 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.
31:51 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:28 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:54 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.
33:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
33:36 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
33:52 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
34:26 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.
34:48 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
34:58 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:30 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:51 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.
— The late game —
36:11 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.
36:30 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:50 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.
37:11 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.
37:37 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
38:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:26 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:55 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:12 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.
39:28 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.
39:57 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:52 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
41:06 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:25 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.
41:57 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
42:20 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:46 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.
42:58 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:41 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:15 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
44:27 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:44 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:44 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:05 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:42 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:11 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
47:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:51 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.
48:05 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.
48:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:53 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:30 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
49:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:11 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
50:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:51 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:19 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.
51:29 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
52:07 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
52:32 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:15 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:56 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.
54:16 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
54:37 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
55:07 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.
55:24 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.
55:46 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.
55:59 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.
56:39 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
56:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:20 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
57:29 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.
57:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:33 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
58:42 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
59:12 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.
59:30 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.
59:47 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
60:19 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.
60:42 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
61:11 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.
61:24 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
61:44 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
62:16 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
62:23 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:50 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.
63:19 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
63:33 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
64:07 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
64:24 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.
64:42 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.
64:59 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.
65:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:04 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
66:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
66:39 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.
67:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
67:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
67:43 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
68:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s1 and White Shattering spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Shattering at s2.
0:47 Hardback gets Siege Expand against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's Siege Expand against Shattering's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:10 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
3:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:11 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:48 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.
5:19 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.
5:44 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:14 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:47 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:09 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:10 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:48 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.
9:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
9:50 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
10:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:29 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:59 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
12:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
12:55 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:55 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
14:30 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:51 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.
15:28 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:05 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
16:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
16:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:32 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
18:11 Shattering seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
18:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:01 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.The base falls. Hardback rips Shattering's economy back a full step.
19:38 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:02 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:35 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
21:05 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
21:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
22:12 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Shattering's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
22:36 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 —
23:01 Shattering seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:44 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.
24:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:15 Shattering spawns in Blue at s1 while Hardback spawns in Green at s2.Shattering takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Green.
0:47 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering shows 2 Gate Goons — Hardback has gone Deep Six. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.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.
2:16 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:36 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.
3:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:51 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.
4:22 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
4:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:24 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
5:45 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.
6:32 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:20 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
8:01 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.
8:30 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:12 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
9:35 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
10:04 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:30 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:47 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
13:15 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
13:49 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:50 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.
15:10 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:42 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:32 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
16:53 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
— The mid game —
17:25 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
18:30 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.
18:50 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
19:26 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.
20:02 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
20:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:06 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
🎙 Shattering has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
21:33 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
22:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:45 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
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army value
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Play-by-play (68 lines)
0:20 Hardback spawns at s2 in Teal while Shattering spawns at s1 in White.Hardback in Teal at s2. Shattering in White at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Shattering gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.Hardback shows 1 Fact Double Expand — Shattering has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:01 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:42 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
3:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:25 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
4:06 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:42 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.
6:12 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:21 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
7:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:50 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
9:07 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:36 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:41 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:34 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:28 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:50 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
13:18 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:30 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.
15:01 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:50 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Shattering's economy back a full step.
16:22 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:39 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:21 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
17:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:16 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.
18:32 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
19:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:42 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
20:10 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
20:35 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
21:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:59 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
22:19 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
23:01 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
23:27 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
24:01 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:09 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:41 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.
25:11 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.
25:35 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
26:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:45 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
387 games
Hardback
211 – 176
Shattering