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■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:14 Shattering spawns in Green at s2 while Hardback spawns in Purple at s3.Shattering takes s2 in Green; across the map, Hardback settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:45 Hardback opens Deep Six against Shattering's 2 Gate Goons.Shattering commits to 2 Gate Goons; Hardback answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
2:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:27 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:10 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:04 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
4:52 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.
5:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:48 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:32 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:14 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
7:49 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.
8:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:54 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
9:20 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.
10:05 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shattering's force stays on that battlefield.
10:26 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:59 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:50 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
12:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:42 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.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
13:26 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:56 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
14:38 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
15:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:42 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
17:17 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:09 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
— The mid game —
18:33 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
19:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Green Hardback spawning at s2 and Teal Shattering spawning at s3.Hardback in Green at s2. Shattering in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Shattering gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.Hardback commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Shattering answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:24 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:37 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:55 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Shattering's defense was already in place.
4:28 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.
4:43 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
5:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:46 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
6:36 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:25 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Shattering home with nothing.
8:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:25 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.
9:13 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.
9:39 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:59 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:06 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
11:40 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:04 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.
12:40 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
13:13 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
13:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:12 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.
14:52 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.
15:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:59 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.
16:32 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
16:59 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
17:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:47 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.
18:20 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:01 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.
19:37 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:51 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:32 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.
21:13 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.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Shattering's army.
21:29 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:02 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.
22:37 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Shattering spawning at s2 and Orange Hardback spawning at s1.We're underway — Shattering spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:49 Shattering opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering, 1 Fact Double Expand from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:18 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:00 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:26 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:59 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?
3:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:04 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
4:43 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
5:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:50 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:27 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:26 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.
8:42 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:17 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.
9:56 Shattering is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Shattering needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
10:28 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
11:13 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:39 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
12:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:47 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.
🎙 Shattering is a step behind and knows it.
13:24 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
— The late game —
14:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
14:43 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
15:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:46 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:57 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.
17:41 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:00 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 (295 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s3 and Orange Shattering spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Shattering at s2.
0:27 Hardback gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Hardback, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering.
— The early game —
0:52 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:18 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:01 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
2:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:41 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
2:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
3:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:45 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
4:02 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:54 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:25 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.
5:46 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.
5:56 Shattering is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
6:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:49 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:14 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:21 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:07 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:54 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.
9:09 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:29 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:52 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
10:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:44 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
11:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
11:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:58 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:05 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
12:26 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
13:03 Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
13:11 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.
13:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
14:03 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Shattering's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
14:18 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.
14:38 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:58 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.
15:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:35 All of a sudden, Shattering has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
16:54 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.
17:23 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.
17:37 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.
18:10 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:47 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
18:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
19:37 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.
19:49 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
20:10 Hardback appears to have more army than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
20:39 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
21:23 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.
21:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
22:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
22:26 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
22:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:08 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.
23:29 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:51 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.
24:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:29 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:55 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:09 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
25:35 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:01 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
26:31 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
26:38 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
27:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:32 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.
27:44 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:36 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.
28:53 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:21 Currently, Hardback and Shattering appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
29:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
30:04 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.
30:28 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.
30:46 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.
31:03 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:19 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.
31:59 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:25 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.
32:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:24 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.
33:31 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
34:00 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:13 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:43 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.
35:03 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.
35:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
36:20 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
36:33 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
— The late game —
37:02 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
37:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:46 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:39 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:08 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:26 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Shattering is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
39:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:04 Shattering's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:50 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:07 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.
41:37 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
42:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:19 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.
42:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
42:57 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.
43:22 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:46 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
44:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:29 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Shattering cleans it up.
44:54 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.
45:22 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.
45:34 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.
45:53 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
46:23 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
46:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:01 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
47:36 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.
47:43 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.
48:14 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:33 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:22 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.
49:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
50:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:29 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
50:50 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:23 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.
51:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
52:02 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:36 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.
53:06 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.
53:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
53:44 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:26 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
54:49 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
55:05 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
55:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:49 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
56:46 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
57:24 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:40 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:32 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
58:48 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.
59:12 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
59:22 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
59:46 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:35 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.
60:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
61:30 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
61:56 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
62:16 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
62:41 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.
63:06 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.
63:33 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.
63:50 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
64:13 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
64:26 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
64:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
65:29 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.
65:36 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.
66:07 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.
66:29 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
66:53 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
67:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:24 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
67:51 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.
68:11 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.
68:39 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
68:55 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
69:23 In terms of army size, Hardback and Shattering are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
69:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
70:10 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
70:18 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.
70:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
71:18 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
71:25 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
71:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
72:09 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
72:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:01 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.
73:11 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
73:35 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
74:11 Currently, Hardback and Shattering appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
74:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
74:37 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.
75:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
75:34 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:55 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
76:13 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
76:46 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
76:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
77:15 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
77:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
77:53 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.
78:20 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
78:41 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.
79:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
79:24 Shattering was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Shattering commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
79:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
80:08 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
80:33 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
81:07 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
81:14 Currently, neither Hardback nor Shattering appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
81:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
82:10 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.
82:33 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.
82:55 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.
83:16 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.
83:26 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
84:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
84:15 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.
84:45 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
84:52 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.
85:11 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
85:51 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
85:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
86:23 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
86:42 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
87:06 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.
87:32 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
87:59 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.
88:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
88:29 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
88:53 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.
89:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
89:46 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
90:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
90:23 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.
90:41 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.
91:12 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.
91:40 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
91:55 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
92:05 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Shattering's high templars!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
92:40 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
93:03 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
93:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
93:41 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
93:57 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
94:16 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
94:39 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
95:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!Shattering types it out: GG.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns at s2 in Red while Hardback spawns at s3 in Green.Shattering in Red at s2. Hardback in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:40 Shattering opens 14 Nexus against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.Shattering commits to 14 Nexus; Hardback answers with 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:09 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:10 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:31 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:34 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
4:19 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
4:49 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:37 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:10 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.
6:38 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Shattering holds the stronger army for now.
7:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:48 Shattering fends off Hardback's marines with his dragoons.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
8:16 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.
8:37 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.
9:13 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
9:44 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:01 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.
10:50 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:46 Nice bunker placement by Shattering, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shattering holds the early rush without blinking.
12:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:38 Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:45 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
15:14 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shattering — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:11 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:43 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.
17:06 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Shattering doesn't even slow down.
17:49 After that battle, Shattering destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Shattering cuts Hardback's army in half.
18:01 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
18:42 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Shattering.Shattering finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
19:00 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:31 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
20:13 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
20:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
21:06 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.
21:31 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Shattering limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
22:20 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.
22:37 Shattering successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
23:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (324 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns in Blue at s3 while Shattering spawns in White at s2.Hardback takes s3 in Blue; across the map, Shattering settles in at s2 in White.
0:31 Shattering opens 14 Nexus against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Shattering answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
0:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
1:39 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:05 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:43 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
3:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:29 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:47 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:14 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
4:36 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.
4:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shattering starts moving out.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:42 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.
6:02 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.
6:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
6:50 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:57 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:54 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.
8:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:29 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
9:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:42 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:52 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.
10:27 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
10:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
11:06 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 mid game —
11:25 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:53 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shattering's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
12:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:20 Shattering decides to expand.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
12:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:22 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.
13:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:27 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
14:34 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Shattering edges ahead on army strength.
15:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:29 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.
15:47 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.
16:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:33 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Shattering!Hardback gets into Shattering's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:21 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:25 Shattering's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Shattering has to fall back!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
18:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:58 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.
19:16 Shattering appears to have more army than Hardback!Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
19:50 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:27 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Shattering's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Shattering.
20:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
21:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:35 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
21:58 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
22:22 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.
22:30 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:49 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:34 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:57 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.
24:24 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.
24:41 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
25:03 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.
25:34 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:56 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
26:13 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.
26:41 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
27:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:19 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.
27:47 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:58 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
28:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:40 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
29:18 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:27 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.
29:44 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:12 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
30:49 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:11 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.
31:39 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.
32:03 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
32:34 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:56 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:24 It seems like Hardback ran out of scans! Shattering's dark templars killed off Hardback's pushing armies!Shattering absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
33:52 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:26 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.
— The late game —
34:58 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
35:20 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
35:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:11 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
36:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
37:07 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
37:29 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Shattering gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:59 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
38:14 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.
38:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:54 Hardback sieged too far forward and Shattering's speedlots got in among the tanks.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:25 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.
39:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
39:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
40:18 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.
40:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:09 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.
41:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
41:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:19 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
42:41 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.
42:49 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
43:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:33 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Shattering is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
43:58 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:40 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
45:05 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Shattering's economy takes a real hit.
45:22 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.
45:59 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
46:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:27 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.
46:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
47:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:36 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Hardback's expansion has fallen to Shattering's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Shattering level the expansion.
47:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
48:21 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
48:42 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
49:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:26 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.
49:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
50:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:35 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:48 Shattering has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
51:24 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.
51:44 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.
51:51 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.
52:28 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.
52:38 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Shattering's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
53:05 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
53:20 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.
53:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:59 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.
54:25 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.
55:03 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:11 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
55:34 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
55:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:24 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.
56:50 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.
56:58 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.
57:32 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
57:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
58:10 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
58:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:44 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.
59:21 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.
59:28 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.
59:58 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
60:15 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:06 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.
61:21 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.
61:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:10 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
62:24 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
62:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
63:14 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Shattering marches on.
63:38 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.
63:54 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.
64:13 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
64:47 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
64:57 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
65:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
65:48 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
66:07 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.
66:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
66:45 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
67:10 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
67:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
67:51 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
68:17 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
68:37 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.
69:07 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
69:16 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
69:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
70:10 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:21 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.
70:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
71:21 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
71:35 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
71:56 Both Hardback and Shattering appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Shattering are level.
72:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
72:45 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.
72:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:51 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
74:01 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
74:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
74:43 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Shattering simply refuses to lose.
75:20 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
75:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:48 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
76:09 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
76:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
77:09 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
77:20 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.
77:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:01 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
78:33 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
78:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
79:01 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.
79:39 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.
80:02 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
80:11 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.
80:28 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
81:02 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.
81:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
81:48 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.
82:12 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.
82:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
82:48 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
83:15 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
83:22 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.
83:57 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Shattering.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
84:12 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
84:25 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.
84:56 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.
85:25 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
85:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
85:58 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Shattering.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
86:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:54 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.
87:11 Both Hardback and Shattering appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Shattering match each other.
87:22 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
87:59 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
88:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
88:38 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
88:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
89:27 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
89:34 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
90:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
90:19 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
90:52 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.
91:04 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.
91:26 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Shattering's army has outgrown his.
91:58 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
92:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
92:37 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!
92:46 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
93:15 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:48 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
93:59 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Shattering knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
94:15 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
94:42 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
95:04 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.
95:20 Shattering harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Shattering chips away at Hardback's foundation.
95:49 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
96:10 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
96:35 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
96:59 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
97:13 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
97:33 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.
97:51 It seems like Hardback has more units than Shattering!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
98:25 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
98:51 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
99:08 Where is Hardback's detector? Shattering sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Hardback looks away for one second and Shattering makes him pay for it.
99:31 Reaver! Reaver! Shattering's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Shattering. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
99:56 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Shattering.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Shattering right now.
100:15 Shattering tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
100:37 Shattering casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
100:51 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Shattering's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Shattering yet.
101:21 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
101:32 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
101:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
102:19 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
102:36 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 scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
103:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
103:26 Shattering tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Shattering goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
103:43 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
104:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shattering taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Shattering taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:17 Shattering spawns in Teal at s2 while Hardback spawns in Yellow at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s2, Hardback at s3.
0:48 Shattering opens 14 Nexus against Hardback's Siege Expand.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Shattering, Siege Expand from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:29 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:53 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.
3:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:20 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
4:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:21 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.
6:03 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
6:37 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?
7:02 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
7:34 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:16 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.
8:47 Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
9:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:22 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:09 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:10 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:55 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
13:24 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.
14:09 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:38 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:17 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
15:41 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:53 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
17:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
18:01 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
— The mid game —
18:37 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.
19:12 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.
Head to head
387 games
Hardback
211 – 176
Shattering