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· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 14:28 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:13 Hardback spawns at s2 in Teal while Shattering spawns at s1 in Red.Hardback in Teal at s2. Shattering in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:45 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 14 Nexus from Shattering.
— The early game —
1:09 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:03 Shattering starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:59 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
3:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:19 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:51 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:23 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
6:59 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:22 Shattering failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
8:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:22 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
10:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:25 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:03 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:07 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
13:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
13:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:54 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:23 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.
15:01 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
15:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:18 Shattering's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
16:46 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:17 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.
17:58 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
18:33 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.
19:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Shattering, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (321 lines)
0:07 Shattering spawns in Blue at s3 while Hardback spawns in Red at s1.Shattering takes s3 in Blue; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Red.
0:34 Hardback opens 14 CC against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Shattering, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:56 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:45 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:00 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:17 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:14 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
3:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:52 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.
4:13 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:41 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
4:49 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:36 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:07 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.
6:14 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.
6:47 At the moment, Shattering seems to have more units than Hardback.Shattering's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
6:54 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:32 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:34 Shattering successfully pressures Hardback with his dragoons! Hardback is contained.Hardback wasn't ready. Shattering's early aggression takes the lead.
8:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:10 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.
9:44 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:56 Shattering decides to start pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:28 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.
10:44 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.
10:56 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:18 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
11:48 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:18 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:44 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.
13:12 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.
13:29 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:58 Hardback successfully blocked Shattering from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
14:28 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.
14:47 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:04 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
15:14 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
15:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:03 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
16:29 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:09 Shattering tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Shattering.
17:35 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:22 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Shattering starts the push.
18:39 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:15 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Shattering's army!Shattering's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
19:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shattering destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
20:23 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
20:46 Shattering has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Shattering hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:15 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:01 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
22:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
23:07 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
23:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:39 Shattering decides to move out with his armies.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:15 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.
24:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:42 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.
25:02 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Shattering's army.Hardback clips Shattering's army — real damage, but Shattering fights on.
25:43 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.
26:04 Shattering tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:24 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:07 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Shattering's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
27:23 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:11 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
28:22 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:56 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:27 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shattering's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Shattering's position.
30:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
30:28 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:56 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:25 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
31:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:07 Shattering went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Shattering gained nothing for the cost.
32:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
32:49 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:18 Shattering brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:38 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.
33:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:25 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:57 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.
35:17 Shattering now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shattering's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:47 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.
36:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
36:32 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
36:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:05 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.
37:23 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.
37:53 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
38:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:42 Shattering's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:56 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.
39:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:41 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.
39:59 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
40:28 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
40:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:01 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.
41:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:55 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.
42:19 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
42:27 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:02 Currently, Shattering and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Shattering and Hardback are level.
43:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:41 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.
44:09 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.
44:25 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:48 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
45:04 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.
45:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:50 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Shattering kills the rest at leisure. Hardback is in ruins.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
46:18 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.
46:45 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.
47:07 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.
47:14 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:05 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Shattering's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
48:37 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:11 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
49:20 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.
49:52 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.
50:18 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.
50:32 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.
50:56 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.
51:13 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
51:42 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
52:09 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
52:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:39 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.
53:04 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.
53:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
53:57 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:20 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
54:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:51 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Shattering's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
55:19 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
55:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
55:59 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.
56:29 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
56:44 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
57:15 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.
57:22 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
57:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
58:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:34 Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
58:47 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
59:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
59:36 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!
59:52 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.
60:29 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.
60:39 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
61:12 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
61:35 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
61:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:05 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Shattering loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Shattering late.
62:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
62:45 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.
63:06 Eager to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
63:37 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
64:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
64:16 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
64:42 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
64:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
65:29 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.
65:44 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.
66:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
66:34 Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Shattering's line. Great positioning.
66:56 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
67:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
67:44 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Shattering finally moves on the tank line.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
67:51 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
68:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:38 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.
68:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
69:33 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.
69:47 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
70:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
70:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
70:53 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.
71:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:52 Shattering starts pushing across the map.Shattering has seen enough — the army moves out.
72:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
72:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
73:07 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.
73:32 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
73:39 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.
74:07 Attempting to end the game, Shattering moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shattering pushes.
74:32 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
75:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
75:14 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Shattering has to retreat.Shattering throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
75:37 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.
75:57 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.
76:21 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
76:51 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.
77:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
77:20 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.
77:40 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.
78:05 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
78:32 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
78:53 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
79:22 Both Shattering and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
79:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
79:58 Stasis on the leading tanks! Hardback's line is cut in half and Shattering cleans up the rest.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
80:48 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.
80:57 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Good instincts from Shattering; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
81:24 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
81:41 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
82:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
82:22 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.
82:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
83:13 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.
83:38 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Shattering has built comes forward at once.
83:59 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
84:27 Currently, neither Shattering nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shattering and Hardback yet.
84:34 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.
85:11 Shattering's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Shattering holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
85:18 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.
85:48 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.
86:13 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.
86:33 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
87:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
87:22 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
87:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
87:55 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
88:27 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
88:43 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
89:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
89:17 RECALL! Shattering's entire army appears in the middle of Hardback's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Shattering's late-game push decides it.
89:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
90:14 With excellent skills and micro, Shattering managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
90:34 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
90:58 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
91:21 In terms of army size, Shattering and Hardback are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
91:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
92:00 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.
92:13 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.
92:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
92:50 Shattering's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Shattering has the edge over Hardback right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
93:16 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
93:35 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
94:12 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.
94:34 Shattering's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
94:42 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Shattering's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Shattering's foundation.
95:13 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shattering's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shattering shuts the door on Hardback.
95:30 Hardback's army is small compared to Shattering!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
95:49 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
96:07 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shattering.Hardback goes for the raid — Shattering is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
96:30 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
96:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
97:12 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.
97:35 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.
98:03 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:37 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.
98:44 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shattering.Hardback knocks, Shattering answers. No damage done.
99:15 Shattering pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Shattering moves out to end it.
99:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
99:59 Shattering kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shattering. The push continues.
100:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
100:30 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
100:54 Hardback dropped some marines into Shattering's mineral line!Shattering looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
101:19 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Shattering commits!This is the big one — Shattering commits the late-game army.
101:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
102:07 Shattering's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Hardback has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Shattering breaks Hardback late.
102:34 Shattering destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Shattering clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
102:53 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
103:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Shattering's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
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Play-by-play (32 lines)
0:15 The Orange Hardback spawns at s3 while Teal Shattering spawns at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Shattering answers from s1.
0:58 Hardback opens 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:40 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:47 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:37 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:49 With beautiful placement, Shattering successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Shattering takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
5:21 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shattering's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Shattering's force and backs off.
6:02 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.
6:49 Hardback must macro up quickly or Shattering will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Shattering's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
7:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:00 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:57 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Slight advantage Shattering as the game develops.
9:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:11 Hardback lost some of his marines to Shattering's goons.The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
10:47 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
12:07 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:32 Hardback's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Shattering continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Hardback's front door.
14:15 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Shattering pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:43 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shattering is far ahead.
15:35 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Shattering closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:08 Shattering spawns at s3 in Yellow while Hardback spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shattering at s3, Hardback at s1.
0:39 Hardback gets 2 Fact Vulture against Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:20 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:24 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:59 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:59 Hardback kills off Shattering's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shattering's way of life — Hardback marches on.
4:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:17 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.
5:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:23 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:54 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:14 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:31 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Shattering's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Shattering's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
8:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shattering seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
10:10 Shattering is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
10:36 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:10 Both Shattering and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shattering and Hardback match each other.
11:49 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:25 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:45 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
13:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:58 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:26 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:11 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
15:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
16:10 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.
16:53 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
17:54 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:52 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
19:29 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
20:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
20:40 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:19 Hardback spawns in Yellow at s3 while Shattering spawns in Orange at s1.Hardback takes s3 in Yellow; across the map, Shattering settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:41 Hardback gets Deep Six against Shattering's 14 Nexus.Hardback shows Deep Six — Shattering has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:26 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 Shattering is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:04 Hardback's defending marines kills Shattering's early goons.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
5:18 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:51 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?
6:08 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shattering crosses the map with everything.
6:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:18 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
7:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:28 Hardback fends off Shattering's early goons with his marines.Shattering's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
— The mid game —
8:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
9:46 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
10:11 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:42 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.
11:17 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.
11:59 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
12:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
12:57 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:58 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
14:34 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
15:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:46 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:21 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:52 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
18:06 Hardback successfully kills off Shattering's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
18:29 About half of Shattering's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:13 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.
19:26 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shattering taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
army value
■ Hardback
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (32 lines)
0:17 Shattering spawns in Purple at s1 while Hardback spawns in Teal at s2.Shattering in Purple at s1. Hardback in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:40 Shattering gets 2 Gate Goons against Hardback's Siege Expand.Shattering shows 2 Gate Goons — Hardback has gone Siege Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:40 Shattering warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Shattering expands.
2:09 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:54 Shattering decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Shattering: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:29 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.
4:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:00 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Shattering's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
5:34 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.
6:06 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:49 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
7:20 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?
8:08 Shattering warps in a nexus.Quietly, Shattering adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:24 With really nice micro, Hardback kills off Shattering's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Shattering's front door.
10:08 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:41 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.
11:35 In terms of army size, Shattering is behind Hardback!Shattering is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
12:16 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
12:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
13:34 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.
14:06 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Shattering needs something special here.
15:26 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!Shattering types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Shattering.
Head to head
388 games
Hardback
211 – 177
Shattering