Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 14:28 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:17 Shattering spawns in White at s2 while Hardback spawns in Teal at s3.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s3.
0:52 Hardback gets 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 —
1:22 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:12 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:18 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:33 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
6:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:36 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:10 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
7:38 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
— The mid game —
8:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:28 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
10:02 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:46 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.
11:05 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.
11:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:28 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
12:57 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
13:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:02 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
14:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:15 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.
🎙 Shattering is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
15:44 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.
16:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
17:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:43 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
18:09 Shattering having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shattering types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (158 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns in Purple at s1 while Shattering spawns in Blue at s3.Hardback takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Shattering settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:30 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: Deep Six from Hardback, 2 Gate Goons from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:22 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:41 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:11 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
2:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:53 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:14 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
4:32 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?
4:56 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
5:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:24 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
6:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
7:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:27 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:55 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:34 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.
9:48 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
10:28 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:02 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
11:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:46 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:13 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:49 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 —
13:06 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
13:36 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:07 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
14:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
15:02 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.
15:20 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
15:51 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:14 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:43 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
17:08 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
17:24 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:08 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
18:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:29 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:41 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:37 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
21:04 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.
21:20 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:51 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.
21:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
22:31 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.
22:47 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:46 Shattering's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
23:53 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
24:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:54 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
25:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:33 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:52 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
26:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:41 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.
27:16 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:56 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.
28:23 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
28:41 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:57 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:04 Shattering's speedlots dealt with a lot of Hardback's tanks while they were off position! Hardback has to back off!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:22 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.
30:50 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.
31:02 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
31:36 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.
31:49 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
32:20 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.
32:33 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.
32:56 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
33:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:48 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.
34:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:32 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:57 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
35:16 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:20 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
36:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:03 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:25 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
37:41 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
38:25 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:51 Nice try from Shattering to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
39:59 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
40:35 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:47 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
41:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:30 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
41:52 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
42:29 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.
42:42 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
43:03 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
43:37 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:27 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
44:36 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.
45:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:39 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.
46:02 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:30 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:57 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
47:32 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:27 Hardback shot down Shattering's nexus.Hardback finds the weak point and Shattering's new base is gone.
48:51 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
48:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
49:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:05 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
50:40 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
51:33 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
51:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:19 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.
52:41 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:31 Shattering harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
53:56 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
54:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (154 lines)
0:13 The Purple Shattering spawns at s1 while White Hardback spawns at s3.Shattering in Purple at s1. Hardback in White at s3. The map is set.
0:38 Hardback gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering, 1 Fact Double Expand from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:47 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:51 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:07 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:04 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.
3:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
4:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:30 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:53 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:16 Shattering decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:59 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
6:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
7:20 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
7:30 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
8:09 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.
8:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:44 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:08 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
9:46 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:59 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:32 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:38 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
12:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:29 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:58 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
— The mid game —
13:22 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
13:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:56 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
14:14 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
14:54 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:37 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:50 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
16:13 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.
16:45 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
17:12 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.
17:38 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:47 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:13 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
18:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:10 Hardback failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Shattering cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
19:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:29 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:36 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
21:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
21:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:57 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
22:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:37 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.
23:06 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:37 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:15 Shattering avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Hardback's main army! Shattering destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
24:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
25:00 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.
25:30 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
25:44 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:16 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
26:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:54 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
27:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
27:45 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.
28:09 Without any further reinforcements, Hardback's expansion is decimated by Shattering's armies.Shattering finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
28:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
29:09 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
29:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:53 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.
30:07 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.
30:46 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:53 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
31:24 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
31:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:10 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
32:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
32:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:27 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
33:51 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:31 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.
35:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
35:26 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.
35:48 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
36:15 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
36:36 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.
36:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:23 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:49 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.
38:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
38:35 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
— The late game —
38:58 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
39:17 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
39:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:02 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
40:31 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
41:04 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:15 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:44 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:33 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.
42:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
43:09 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:31 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
44:12 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:20 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:15 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
45:40 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
46:24 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
46:47 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.
47:09 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
47:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
47:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:25 Hardback harasses Shattering's economy and gets ahead of the game.Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:54 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
49:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:34 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
49:52 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:13 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.
50:57 Shattering starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
51:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:33 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
52:05 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
52:16 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.
52:45 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
53:12 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (309 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s1 and White Shattering spawning at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Shattering answers from s2.
0:25 Hardback gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Hardback commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Shattering answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:57 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:05 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:50 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
3:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:43 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
4:07 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.
4:22 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:48 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:52 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:19 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:15 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
8:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:21 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:34 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
10:02 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:42 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
11:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:29 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:36 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
12:13 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
12:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:05 Shattering's dragoons dealt with Hardback's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Shattering!The mid-game push crashes through — Shattering breaks Hardback's position.
13:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:05 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:19 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 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.
16:03 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.
16:34 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
16:41 Shattering successfully harasses Hardback's economy.The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
17:16 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.
17:27 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:01 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Shattering is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:13 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:32 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
19:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:14 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.
19:39 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.
20:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
20:32 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.
20:51 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:36 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
22:09 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.
22:28 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.
22:54 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:11 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
23:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
23:54 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
24:30 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
25:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
25:29 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
25:49 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:18 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:01 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.
27:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:57 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.
28:17 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
28:43 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.
29:13 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.
29:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
30:00 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
30:31 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
30:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:22 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
31:43 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.
31:52 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.
32:23 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.
32:39 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:10 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.
33:33 Shattering micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
33:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:06 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:26 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
34:46 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.
35:12 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
35:53 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
36:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:30 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:51 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
37:21 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:05 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
38:37 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.
38:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:02 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
39:28 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
39:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:21 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:30 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
41:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:36 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
42:43 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.
43:09 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.
43:41 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
43:48 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:12 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
44:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:48 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
45:17 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.
45:40 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.
45:55 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.
46:14 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
46:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:13 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:31 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.
47:45 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:09 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:25 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
48:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:27 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
49:46 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.
50:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
50:32 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:39 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
50:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:36 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
51:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:06 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.
52:32 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
52:53 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
53:23 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Shattering is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
53:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:06 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.
54:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
54:37 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.
55:06 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
55:20 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
55:56 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
56:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:28 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
56:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:12 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.
57:42 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
58:05 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
58:16 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
58:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:02 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
59:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
59:45 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
60:11 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:21 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
60:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
61:11 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
61:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
61:50 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
62:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
62:46 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.
63:05 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
63:16 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
64:16 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.
64:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
64:46 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.
65:21 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
65:28 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
65:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
66:17 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.
66:34 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
66:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
67:18 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
67:35 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
67:59 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Shattering is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
68:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
68:40 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!
69:07 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.
69:23 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
69:55 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:09 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
70:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
70:49 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.
71:23 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:51 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.
72:10 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
72:17 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
72:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
73:08 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
73:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:10 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
74:28 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
74:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
75:22 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.
75:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
76:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:19 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
76:41 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
77:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
77:28 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
77:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
78:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
78:40 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
79:04 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
79:17 Currently, Hardback and Shattering appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
79:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
79:55 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
80:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
80:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
81:00 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
81:20 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
81:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
82:11 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.
82:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
82:56 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
83:15 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
83:42 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
83:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
84:28 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.
84:49 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.
84:57 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.
85:34 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
85:56 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
86:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:21 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
86:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
87:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
87:45 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
87:52 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
88:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
88:45 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
89:12 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.
89:30 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
89:42 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
89:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
90:36 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
90:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:37 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
91:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
92:17 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
92:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
93:04 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
93:21 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
93:53 Hardback tried to harass Shattering but Shattering successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
94:04 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
94:18 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
94:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
95:14 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
95:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
96:25 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
96:45 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
96:52 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
97:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
97:40 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
97:56 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.
98:28 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:57 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
99:16 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shattering takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:15 Shattering spawns in Blue at s1 while Hardback spawns in Orange at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:34 Shattering opens 14 Nexus against Hardback's 14 CC.Shattering commits to 14 Nexus; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:14 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:27 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:27 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.
3:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:27 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:45 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
5:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:55 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:23 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:23 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
7:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
8:14 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.
8:34 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
9:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:02 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
10:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:08 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:38 Hardback failed to kill off Shattering's defending dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
12:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:24 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:45 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
14:18 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:01 It seems like Shattering has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:45 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
16:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
16:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:22 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:37 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:16 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.
18:49 Shattering starts expanding.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:30 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.
20:15 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.
20:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
20:59 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Shattering watches Hardback level the expansion.
— The late game —
21:35 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:49 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
22:35 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:17 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
23:45 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
24:20 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.
24:41 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:14 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.
26:51 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:12 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.
27:49 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
28:11 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 mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Teal at s2 while Shattering spawns in White at s3.Hardback in Teal at s2. Shattering in White at s3. The map is set.
0:48 Shattering gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 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?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:48 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:55 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:28 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.
5:07 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:50 Shattering starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
6:09 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:55 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
7:11 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:23 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.
8:59 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:05 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:30 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:09 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.
11:38 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
12:19 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:46 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.
13:31 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:52 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
14:32 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:03 Shattering desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
15:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:17 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.
16:46 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
17:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
17:59 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.
18:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:02 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.
19:22 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:56 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.
20:36 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:01 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 mid game.
Head to head
388 games
Hardback
211 – 177
Shattering