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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Shattering spawning at s2 and Orange Hardback spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:40 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 —
1:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:44 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:22 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
3:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:14 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
5:02 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.
5:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:46 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:34 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:51 Shattering decides to expand.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:36 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:36 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
9:07 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.
9:43 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
10:32 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:50 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
12:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
12:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:13 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:45 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
14:22 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
14:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
15:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:48 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
16:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
16:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:31 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:25 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
19:07 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
20:08 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:11 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 armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
21:28 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
22:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:34 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:07 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Green Hardback spawning at s1 and Blue Shattering spawning at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s2.
0:48 Hardback opens 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:43 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:34 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.
4:20 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
4:46 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
5:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:58 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.
6:24 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:53 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:01 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:47 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
9:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:51 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:23 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:26 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
12:13 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
13:13 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:22 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
15:01 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
15:38 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.
16:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
17:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:59 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.
18:31 The attack was a success, Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
19:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:39 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:16 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (123 lines)
0:07 The Purple Shattering spawns at s1 while Green Hardback spawns at s2.Shattering in Purple at s1. Hardback in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:44 Hardback gets 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering shows 2 Gate Goons — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:53 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:07 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:05 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
3:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:23 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
4:44 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:11 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:44 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
6:15 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.
6:46 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.
7:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:38 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:54 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:37 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
9:01 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:59 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
10:08 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:37 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.
10:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
11:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:00 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.
12:13 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
12:58 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
13:40 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.
13:54 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
14:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:45 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.
15:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:42 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:09 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
16:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:04 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.
17:29 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:51 Shattering successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
18:17 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:48 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
19:17 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
19:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:11 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:35 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:58 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.
21:25 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:12 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
22:46 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.
23:15 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.
23:38 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:01 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.
24:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:57 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.
25:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
26:07 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:42 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.
26:49 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.
27:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:53 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
28:01 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.
28:42 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.
28:49 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
29:27 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:44 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.
30:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:40 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
30:49 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
31:39 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.
32:13 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
32:40 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.
32:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:23 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
33:58 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
34:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:46 Nice try from Shattering to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:05 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:32 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.
36:00 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Shattering successfully defended his push!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
36:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:49 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.
37:02 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
37:29 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.
37:46 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
— The late game —
38:39 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.
39:08 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.
39:34 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.
40:00 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
40:28 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
40:40 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
41:28 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.
41:54 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
42:14 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.
42:43 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
43:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, 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
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Green while Shattering spawns at s1 in Teal.Hardback takes s2 in Green; across the map, Shattering settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:43 Shattering opens 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Siege Expand.Hardback shows Siege Expand — Shattering has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:46 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:58 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
4:27 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.
5:17 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
5:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:13 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
7:56 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
8:24 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
8:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:34 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:34 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
11:21 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
12:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
12:30 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
12:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
15:02 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.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
15:33 Shattering seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
16:51 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:24 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:58 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.
18:29 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
18:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:31 The attack was a success, Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:19 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
Head to head
390 games
Hardback
211 – 179
Shattering