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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:13 Hardback spawns in Red at s2 while Shattering spawns in Purple at s3.Hardback takes s2 in Red; across the map, Shattering settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:43 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's Siege Expand.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:11 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:44 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
3:19 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.
3:35 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.
4:09 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
4:35 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?
4:42 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:11 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:33 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:10 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.
6:30 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
7:25 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:18 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
8:49 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:15 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.
9:27 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:54 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:47 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:24 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
11:47 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.
12:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:44 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
13:07 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.
13:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:42 Shattering positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shattering holds Hardback.
14:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:33 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.
14:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:11 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
15:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:06 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
16:36 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:59 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
17:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:37 Hardback was out-microed by Shattering and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
18:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:24 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:52 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:07 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
20:22 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:02 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Shattering's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
21:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:19 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
22:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:02 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:37 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:56 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:45 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.
24:58 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.
25:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:55 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Shattering's armies.The base falls. Shattering rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
26:21 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:37 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:51 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.
27:24 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
27:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:15 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.
28:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
28:55 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:10 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:44 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:35 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
30:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
31:16 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
31:38 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.
32:11 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
32:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:55 The battle outcome favors Shattering as Hardback's armies melt into Shattering's armies' weapon fire!Shattering wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
33:22 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:42 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.
34:09 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.
34:26 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:54 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
35:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:38 Hardback did not have enough tanks to deal with Shattering! Shattering sliced through Hardback!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Shattering takes the middle of the game.
36:02 Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Shattering took it apart.
36:20 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.
36:48 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Shattering.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Shattering level the expansion.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:15 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.
37:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
37:49 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.
38:11 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
39:10 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.
39:35 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
40:22 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:45 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:24 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
41:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:25 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.
42:56 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:38 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:06 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:33 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.
44:54 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
45:22 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
45:43 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
45:55 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
46:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
46:52 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
47:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:39 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.
48:00 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Shattering's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Shattering level the expansion.
48:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
48:55 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
49:03 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
49:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
50:02 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.
50:18 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:43 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:15 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
51:26 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
51:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
52:21 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
52:30 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:33 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
53:43 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
54:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Shattering's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
54:43 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.
54:55 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:22 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.
55:46 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
56:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Shattering defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:19 Shattering spawns in Orange at s3 while Hardback spawns in Green at s1.Shattering in Orange at s3. Hardback in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:47 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:26 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:34 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:29 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.
3:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:39 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
5:19 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.
5:59 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Half of Shattering's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
6:30 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
7:03 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.
7:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:38 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
10:33 Hardback destroyed about half of Shattering's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
10:52 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:37 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
12:22 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
12:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:43 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
14:08 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
14:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:25 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?
16:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:14 The Orange Hardback spawns at s1 while Purple Shattering spawns at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Shattering settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:47 Hardback opens 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:10 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
3:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:12 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
4:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:35 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:05 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:53 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:27 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
7:54 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
8:25 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.
9:05 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.
9:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:23 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.
10:54 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.
11:33 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:52 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.
13:16 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Shattering has left on the field.
— The late game —
14:03 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.
14:43 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:50 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
16:19 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:56 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:31 Hardback 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.
18:13 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 (57 lines)
0:11 Shattering spawns in Orange at s1 while Hardback spawns in Purple at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:42 Hardback gets 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Shattering shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Hardback has gone 2 Fact Vulture. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:15 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:51 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
4:14 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:15 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:44 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
8:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:18 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:48 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:48 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
11:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
11:59 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:35 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.
12:46 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:34 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:25 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
15:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:33 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.
15:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
16:27 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:52 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:01 Hardback shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Shattering's dragoons with mines. Shattering is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
— The late game —
18:35 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:27 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Shattering's expansion has fallen to Hardback's armies.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
19:59 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
20:40 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
20:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:01 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.
22:41 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
23:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
23:33 Hardback destroys Shattering's nexus, denying expansions.Shattering's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
24:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:08 Hardback spawns in Green at s3 while Shattering spawns in Red at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Shattering answers from s1.
0:38 Hardback opens Siege Expand against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Hardback shows Siege Expand — Shattering has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:10 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:38 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:42 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
4:31 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:31 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:48 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:51 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
7:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:56 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
8:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:54 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:39 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
— The mid game —
10:08 Shattering's army is small compared to Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
10:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:01 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
11:34 Hardback only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Hardback cuts Shattering's army in half.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
12:15 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.
12:48 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.
13:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:49 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
14:21 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:46 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.
15:22 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?
15:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:27 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
— The late game —
16:56 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.
17:35 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.
18:01 Shattering lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
18:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:53 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:54 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.
20:34 Shattering seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
21:32 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
389 games
Hardback
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Shattering