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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (147 lines)
0:07 The White Hardback spawns at s1 while Teal Shattering spawns at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s2.
0:35 Hardback gets Siege Expand against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Hardback commits to Siege Expand; Shattering answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
0:50 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:19 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
2:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:03 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:11 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:17 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:27 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:50 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:12 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:41 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
6:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:25 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
6:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 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.
7:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:05 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:49 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:37 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
10:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
10:49 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:10 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:16 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:41 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:48 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.
— The mid game —
13:13 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.
13:33 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
14:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:38 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:25 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.
15:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
16:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:27 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:54 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:12 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
17:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:07 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.
18:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:18 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.
19:47 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:58 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
20:19 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
20:51 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.
21:24 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
21:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:57 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
22:25 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:51 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.
23:16 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:47 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:30 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Shattering! Shattering sliced through Hardback!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
24:54 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.
25:20 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:41 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:00 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
26:17 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
26:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:13 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
27:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:08 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.
28:37 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
28:46 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
29:10 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
29:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:05 Hardback brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Shattering's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
30:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:57 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.
31:19 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
31:35 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
31:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:23 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
32:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:13 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:46 Shattering is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
34:07 Shattering is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Shattering's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:21 Nice try from Shattering to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
34:59 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:36 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
36:07 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:31 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.
36:54 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.
37:04 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:27 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
38:26 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.
38:39 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.
39:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:46 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
39:53 Shattering harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
40:17 Shattering is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
40:57 Seems like Shattering is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Shattering wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
41:11 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:29 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:01 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.
42:31 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:38 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:16 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
43:32 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
43:49 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
44:31 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:46 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:03 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
45:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:09 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
46:30 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.
46:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
47:03 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.
47:36 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:08 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
48:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
48:56 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.
49:08 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
49:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:01 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
50:28 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.
50:43 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
51:04 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (108 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Orange Shattering spawning at s2 and Teal Hardback spawning at s1.Shattering in Orange at s2. Hardback in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:30 Shattering gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Shattering, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:22 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:02 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:34 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.
3:57 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:31 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:38 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:10 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
5:40 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:28 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
7:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:24 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:15 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:39 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
9:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
9:40 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
10:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:06 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
11:34 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
11:50 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:20 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
12:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:17 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
13:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:50 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
14:32 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
14:49 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
15:18 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.
15:41 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
16:11 Shattering decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
16:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:58 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.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
17:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:51 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:18 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
18:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:04 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
19:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:58 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
20:22 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:10 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.
21:38 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
21:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:22 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
22:48 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
23:03 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
23:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:12 Hardback brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Shattering's dragoons came to clean up the mess!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
24:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
25:25 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
25:43 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.
26:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:43 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
26:50 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:17 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:54 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.
28:07 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:09 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
29:34 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
30:28 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
30:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
31:13 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:46 Shattering must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
32:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:19 Hardback brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Shattering's dragoons came to clean up the mess!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
32:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
33:51 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:59 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.
34:26 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.
35:03 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.
35:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
35:45 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
36:05 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
36:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:13 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.
37:32 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
37:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
38:16 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
38:39 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
39:17 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:15 Hardback spawns at s2 in Orange while Shattering spawns at s1 in White.Hardback takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Shattering settles in at s1 in White.
0:42 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: Deep Six from Hardback, 14 Nexus from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:36 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?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:15 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:26 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.
4:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:38 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
6:02 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.
6:41 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:29 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
7:48 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:35 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.
9:06 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
9:40 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
10:32 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:58 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:17 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
12:46 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
13:21 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.
— The late game —
13:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
14:40 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
15:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:39 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Shattering has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
16:20 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shattering limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:04 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:27 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
18:00 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:09 Shattering spawns in White at s2 while Hardback spawns in Green at s1.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:34 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Shattering commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Hardback answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:04 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 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.
2:42 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:03 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.
4:39 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.
5:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:37 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:36 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:19 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
8:38 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:44 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:35 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:35 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
11:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:38 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.
13:14 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
13:30 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?
14:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
14:41 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:55 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.
16:12 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:54 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.
17:32 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.
17:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:27 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
19:05 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:34 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.
20:09 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Green Hardback spawning at s1 and Blue Shattering spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Shattering at s2.
0:31 Shattering gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.Hardback commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Shattering answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:45 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:37 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
3:57 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:04 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:42 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:37 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:24 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
7:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
8:33 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:51 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:33 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:51 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
10:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:49 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:36 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:33 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:45 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:32 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
14:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:57 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
15:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:41 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:24 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
16:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:10 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.
17:51 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:43 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
— The late game —
19:23 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
19:43 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:05 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:13 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.
21:51 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:48 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:14 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.
23:39 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
24:02 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
24:37 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.
25:18 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
389 games
Hardback
211 – 178
Shattering