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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:12 The Orange Shattering spawns at s2 while Red Hardback spawns at s1.Shattering takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Red.
0:40 Hardback gets 14 CC against Shattering's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Shattering, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:22 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:29 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:41 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:13 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
3:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:20 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:54 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.
5:33 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.
6:08 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:34 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
7:09 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
7:38 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:37 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
9:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:55 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:30 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
10:50 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:37 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.
13:01 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:18 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:32 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.
15:22 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
16:26 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
16:47 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:05 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.
18:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:05 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.
19:30 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
20:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
20:42 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.
21:11 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s2 while Orange Shattering spawns at s3.Hardback in Yellow at s2. Shattering in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:48 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:31 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:05 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:00 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:41 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:22 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:23 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.
8:55 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:09 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:41 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
11:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:56 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
12:13 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.
13:01 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
13:37 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.
13:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:39 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:36 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.
16:13 After that battle, Hardback destroyed more than half of Shattering's army.Hardback shreds the better part of Shattering's army in one engagement.
16:59 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.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
17:30 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:37 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
18:55 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 late game —
19:36 Shattering seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Shattering types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (158 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Shattering spawns at s2 while Teal Hardback spawns at s3.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s3.
0:34 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:06 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
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.
2:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:44 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:15 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.
3:51 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:28 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:50 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
5:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:08 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.
6:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
7:15 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:39 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:21 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
8:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:10 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:27 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
9:52 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:38 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.
12:00 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.
12:20 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.
— The mid game —
12:40 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
13:13 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
13:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:58 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
14:17 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.
14:33 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:06 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.
15:27 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:51 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:11 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:43 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
17:02 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
17:33 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:11 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
18:23 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
18:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:18 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:17 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:24 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
20:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
21:27 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
21:36 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.
22:14 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.
22:21 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.
22:42 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
23:47 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
23:59 Shattering might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
24:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:14 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
25:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:06 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
26:23 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:37 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
27:05 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.
27:38 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:02 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
28:10 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:16 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.
29:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
29:46 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:07 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
30:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
31:05 Hardback failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Shattering successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
31:37 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.
31:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
32:13 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
32:47 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:01 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.
33:33 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:16 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.
34:46 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.
34:58 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.
35:32 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
35:39 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
36:33 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
37:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:48 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
38:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
38:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:59 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
39:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
40:09 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Shattering's expansion has fallen to Hardback's armies.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
40:28 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:56 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
41:23 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
41:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:10 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.
42:29 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
42:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
43:08 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
43:31 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
44:01 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:44 EMP lands on the arbiters! Shattering's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:12 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.
45:36 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:02 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
46:27 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.
46:49 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
47:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:31 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
48:46 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.
49:07 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
49:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:56 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.
50:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
50:54 Shattering tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
51:19 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
51:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:02 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
52:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
52:49 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
53:32 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.
53:52 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
54:17 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.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the late game.
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■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:20 Hardback spawns at s3 in Blue while Shattering spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Shattering at s1.
0:33 Shattering opens 2 Gate against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Shattering answers with 2 Gate.
— The early game —
1:09 Shattering decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Shattering. This is an early gamble.
🎙 Shattering has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
1:47 Shattering with an aggressive opening starts to attack Hardback.Shattering commits to the cheese — it's at Hardback's door already.
2:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
3:10 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:47 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:12 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.
4:36 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
5:09 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.
5:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:45 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
7:12 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:49 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
8:10 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
8:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:02 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.
9:30 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.
10:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:45 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:13 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
11:31 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.
12:04 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
12:32 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:17 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.
13:41 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:31 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
15:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:46 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.
16:19 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
16:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:00 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?
17:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:10 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.
18:50 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
19:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
19:44 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:03 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
— The late game —
20:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
21:07 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
21:30 After that battle, Hardback destroyed more than half of Shattering's army.Hardback shreds the better part of Shattering's army in one engagement.
22:13 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.
22:43 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
Head to head
390 games
Hardback
211 – 179
Shattering