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■ Ara
■ Hardback
army value
■ Ara
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Red while Ara spawns at s3 in Teal.Hardback takes s2 in Red; Ara settles in at s3 in Teal.
0:52 Hardback gets One Fact FE against Ara's One Fact FE.The builds are down: One Fact FE from Hardback, One Fact FE from Ara.
— The early game —
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:54 Ara decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Ara slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:05 Ara was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ara destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ara clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
5:19 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:42 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:26 Ara decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Ara slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:29 Ara decides to expand.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
8:32 Nice marine micro! Hardback kills off Ara's marines and forces Ara to pull some SCVs!Ara wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
9:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
10:22 Ara's army is small compared to Hardback!Ara is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
10:45 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:48 Hardback showed some epic marine micro, Ara lost all of his fighting marines!Ara wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:23 About half of Ara's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ara needs something special here.
13:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
13:29 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
14:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
14:32 Ara decides to expand.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
15:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:47 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ara's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
🎙 Ara is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
16:24 Ara lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:57 Ara destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ara takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
17:22 Hardback shot down Ara's command center.No reinforcements in time: Ara watches Hardback level the expansion.
18:10 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
18:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
19:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ara taps out!Ara types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ara, settled in the early game.
■ Ara
■ Hardback
army value
■ Ara
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:09 Ara spawns in White at s2 while Hardback spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ara at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:49 Hardback gets One Fact FE against Ara's One Fact FE.Ara commits to One Fact FE; Hardback answers with One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:07 Ara places down a command center.Quietly, Ara adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:08 Ara bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Ara slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:48 Hardback was out-microed by Ara and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ara cleans it up.
4:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ara's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ara's force and backs off.
4:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
5:16 Ara decides to move out with his armies.Ara has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:58 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:32 Hardback appears to have more army than Ara!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ara should not take this fight.
7:08 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.
7:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:53 With enough marines, Hardback successfully defend against Ara's marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:28 After that battle, Ara destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ara took it apart.
9:13 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:42 Ara places down a command center.Quietly, Ara adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:57 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:18 Nice marine micro! Hardback kills off Ara's marines and forces Ara to pull some SCVs!Ara wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
11:46 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
12:44 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:20 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
13:38 Ara places down a command center.Quietly, Ara adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:53 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ara's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
15:20 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ara's army.Half of Ara's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
16:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:30 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
17:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:31 All of a sudden, Ara has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Ara's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
17:55 Ara has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:04 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
19:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
20:07 A few surprise wraith caught goliaths completely off-position, and Hardback cleans up Ara's tanks!Ara's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Ara is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
20:34 Ara seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
21:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
21:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
22:09 Ara having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ara types it out: GG.
Ara taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Ara
■ Hardback
army value
■ Ara
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:19 Hardback spawns in Yellow at s3 while Ara spawns in Purple at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Ara answers from s1.
0:36 Hardback gets One Fact FE against Ara's One Fact FE.Hardback commits to One Fact FE; Ara answers with One Fact FE.
— The early game —
0:49 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Ara places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ara expands.
1:38 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:12 Ara figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Ara slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:43 Nice marine placement by Hardback, Ara can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
3:34 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:54 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:23 Ara decides to start pushing across the map.Ara has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:17 Ara starts expanding.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:54 With enough marines, Ara kills off Hardback's defending marines.The early pressure works — Ara breaks Hardback's front door.
6:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
6:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:08 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ara starts moving out.Ara tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:20 Hardback successfully fends off Ara's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ara home with nothing.
8:34 It seems that Ara only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ara takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:05 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:36 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
9:43 Ara decides to move out with his armies.Ara tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:12 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ara.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ara should not take this fight.
10:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:08 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ara's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Ara's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
11:29 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ara's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ara's force and backs off.
11:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:30 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
13:03 Hardback successfully blocked Ara from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ara.
13:21 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
13:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:02 Ara places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ara expands.
14:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
14:45 Ara was able to hold off against Hardback's vultures and tanks.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ara holds Hardback.
15:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ara's army.Hardback clips Ara's army — real damage, but Ara fights on.
15:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:07 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ara's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Ara is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:19 Hardback dropped some marines into Ara's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ara's economy takes a real hit.
16:48 Ara tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hardback.Ara goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:15 Hardback feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
17:35 Ara starts pushing across the map.Ara has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:52 In terms of army size, Hardback and Ara are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
18:09 Ara desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
18:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:05 Ara successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ara takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ara's army.Hardback clips Ara's army — real damage, but Ara fights on.
19:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:37 Ara feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
20:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:14 Hardback was able to hold off against Ara's vultures and tanks.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ara gained nothing for the cost.
21:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
22:20 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:42 Ara's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:05 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:38 Hardback was out-microed by Ara and loses all his attacking forces.Ara takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
24:09 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
24:44 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
25:08 Ara appears to have more army than Hardback!Ara's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
25:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
26:00 Hardback feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:25 Ara's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
26:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:15 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ara's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ara's way of life — Hardback marches on.
27:34 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:18 Ara tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ara.
28:46 Hardback feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
29:13 Ara's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
29:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:51 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Ara's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ara's position.
30:19 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ara's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ara's army — real damage, but Ara fights on.
30:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:11 Ara tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hardback.Ara knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
31:27 Ara tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hardback.Ara goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:41 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
32:19 Both Hardback and Ara appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ara match each other.
32:32 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.
33:03 Ara's tank placement was superior and it defended against Hardback's vultures.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ara holds Hardback.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:16 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ara's army.Hardback clips Ara's army — real damage, but Ara fights on.
33:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ara destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ara clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
34:09 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ara.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
34:41 Seems like Ara is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Ara wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
34:55 Ara dropped some marines into Hardback's mineral line!Ara gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
35:11 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
35:33 Ara has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Ara has built comes forward at once.
35:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:30 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ara is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Ara doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
37:15 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:43 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
38:10 Eager to end the game, Ara moves out with his armies.Ara has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:47 A perfect siege arc from Ara — Hardback walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Ara breaks Hardback late.
39:01 Ara destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ara clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
39:35 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:49 Dropship! Dropship! Ara drops some vultures into Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Ara. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:11 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:42 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Ara finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Ara commits the late-game army.
41:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:20 Ara's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Hardback is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Ara's late-game push decides it.
41:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
42:12 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:39 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
43:12 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Ara finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Ara moves out to end it.
43:34 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Ara is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:10 Ara unsieged at the wrong moment and Hardback's tanks punished every one of them.Ara throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
44:42 It seems that Ara only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ara clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
44:59 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
45:20 Hardback dropped some marines into Ara's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ara's economy takes a real hit.
45:34 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:05 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Ara finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Ara commits the late-game army.
46:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:44 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ara's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:08 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:39 Ara destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ara clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
47:53 Ara dropped some marines into Hardback's mineral line!Ara gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:32 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:51 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Ara finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Ara has built comes forward at once.
49:12 Both Hardback and Ara appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
49:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
50:00 Hardback's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Ara is broken.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ara late.
50:23 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:12 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
51:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:52 A perfect siege arc from Hardback — Ara walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ara late.
52:17 Hardback destroyed about half of Ara's army after that battle.Half of Ara's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
52:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
53:11 Hardback shot down Ara's command center.Ara's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
53:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
53:54 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
54:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
54:27 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ara's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Ara's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
54:52 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ara's army.Half of Ara's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
55:28 Ara destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ara clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
55:46 Ara tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ara.
56:07 Ara having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ara GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ara taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Ara
■ Hardback
army value
■ Ara
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (162 lines)
0:19 The Yellow Ara spawns at s1 while Teal Hardback spawns at s2.Ara in Yellow at s1. Hardback in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:28 Ara opens One Fact FE against Hardback's One Fact FE.The builds are down: One Fact FE from Ara, One Fact FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:55 Ara places down a command center.Ara plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Ara decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Ara slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:13 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:49 With enough marines, Ara kills off Hardback's defending marines.The early pressure works — Ara breaks Hardback's front door.
3:16 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ara pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:40 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:00 Ara decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Ara slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:26 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
4:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:04 With enough marines, Ara kills off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback wasn't ready. Ara's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
5:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
6:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:16 Ara places down a command center.Quietly, Ara adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:14 Eager to end the game, Ara moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ara pushes.
7:39 Hardback figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:19 Ara successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ara's line. Great positioning.
8:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Ara edges ahead on army strength.
9:06 Ara destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ara clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
9:29 Eager to end the game, Ara moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ara pushes.
9:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:20 With enough marines, Hardback successfully defend against Ara's marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
10:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:07 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:28 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ara's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Ara's force is a size larger.
11:56 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
12:22 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:48 Ara decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ara pushes.
13:02 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
13:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:58 Ara successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ara's line. Great positioning.
14:22 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:40 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ara's force stays on that battlefield.
14:53 Ara tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Hardback.Ara goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:15 Hardback's army is small compared to Ara!Hardback needs production, fast; Ara's army has outgrown his.
15:48 Ara places down a command center.Quietly, Ara adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:02 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:37 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ara's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ara's foundation.
16:56 Ara tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ara.
17:18 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ara will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ara's army has outgrown his.
17:45 Dropship! Dropship! Ara drops some vultures into Hardback's mineral line!Ara gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The mid game —
18:15 Ara feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
18:24 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
19:02 Ara places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ara expands.
19:21 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.
19:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:56 Hardback lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Ara!Ara absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
20:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ara's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ara's force and backs off.
20:46 Ara destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ara takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
21:17 Ara feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
21:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:51 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Hardback's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ara breaks Hardback's position.
22:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
22:54 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ara's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ara's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:01 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ara!Ara looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
23:27 Ara dropped some marines into Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Ara. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
23:54 Ara appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ara has the edge over Hardback right now.
24:27 Ara feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
24:54 Hardback feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
25:08 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
25:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:03 Hardback was able to hold off against Ara's vultures and tanks.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ara gained nothing for the cost.
26:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:42 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:07 Ara feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
27:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
28:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:11 Hardback was out-microed by Ara and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ara cleans it up.
28:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
29:28 Ara feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
29:53 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
30:40 Hardback successfully fends off Ara's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ara home with nothing.
31:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:47 Ara's army is small compared to Hardback!Ara is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
32:19 Ara's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:26 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:13 Hardback was out-microed by Ara and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ara cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:33 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ara's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ara's force and backs off.
34:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:30 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ara's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ara's economy takes a real hit.
34:56 Ara tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:22 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ara.Hardback goes for the raid — Ara is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The late game —
35:36 Ara has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Ara commits the late-game army.
36:10 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
36:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:59 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ara's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
37:54 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ara.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
38:33 Hardback scouted the attempt but Ara is still going with it!Ara wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
38:46 Nice try from Ara to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Ara goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
39:04 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ara!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ara's foundation.
39:43 Ara has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Ara commits the late-game army.
39:51 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
40:29 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:47 Hardback kills off Ara's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
41:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ara's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ara's force and backs off.
41:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
41:46 Ara's command center has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Ara's new base is gone.
42:25 Ara's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hardback's economy.Ara goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:32 Ara places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ara expands.
43:14 Ara has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Ara moves out to end it.
43:37 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:06 Ara unsieged at the wrong moment and Hardback's tanks punished every one of them.Ara throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
44:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:32 Ara has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Ara commits the late-game army.
45:39 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ara.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ara right now.
46:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:29 Ara was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Ara commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
47:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:14 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:45 Ara has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Ara has built comes forward at once.
48:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
48:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:54 Ara's mines and turrets hold the line, and Hardback has to pull back.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ara simply refuses to lose.
49:10 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
49:57 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Ara finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Ara commits the late-game army.
50:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:01 Ara's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Hardback is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Ara's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The momentum flips — Ara suddenly holds the stronger position!
51:08 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ara pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:46 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ara's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ara's force and backs off.
51:55 Cloaked wraiths from Ara are harassing Hardback!Hardback looks away for one second and Ara makes him pay for it.
52:18 Ara tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hardback.Ara goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
52:52 Dropship! Dropship! Ara drops some vultures into Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Ara chips away at Hardback's foundation.
53:08 Ara has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Ara commits the late-game army.
53:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
53:51 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Hardback's own tanks are firing into each other and Ara cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Ara's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ara's army.
54:27 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ara — more than half the force is gone.
54:43 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ara takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Ara
■ Hardback
army value
■ Ara
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (122 lines)
0:09 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s2 while Red Ara spawns at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Yellow; Ara settles in at s1 in Red.
0:24 Hardback gets One Fact FE against Ara's One Fact FE.The builds are down: One Fact FE from Hardback, One Fact FE from Ara.
— The early game —
0:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:20 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:21 Ara figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Ara slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:02 With enough marines, Ara kills off Hardback's defending marines.The early pressure works — Ara breaks Hardback's front door.
3:24 After that battle, Ara destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ara took it apart.
3:44 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:22 Ara's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Ara's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
4:47 Hardback decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
5:02 Ara figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Ara slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
5:20 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:50 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
6:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:45 Hardback failed to kill off Ara's defending marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ara's defense was already in place.
7:15 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:00 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
8:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ara starts moving out.Ara has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:01 With beautiful placement, Ara successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ara holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:29 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:28 Ara bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Ara slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:12 Ara places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ara expands.
11:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:08 Ara showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!Hardback wasn't ready. Ara's early aggression takes the lead.
12:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:45 After that battle, Ara 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.
13:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
13:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
14:09 Ara's tank placement was superior and it defended against Hardback's vultures.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ara holds Hardback.
14:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
15:17 Ara appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ara has the edge over Hardback right now.
15:44 Ara tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Hardback.Ara knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
16:16 Ara's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
16:26 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:17 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Ara abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Hardback's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ara breaks Hardback's position.
17:55 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
18:09 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:35 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:59 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
19:31 Ara is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
19:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:10 Hardback was able to hold off against Ara's vultures and tanks.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ara.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ara destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ara clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
21:06 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:33 Cloaked wraiths from Ara are harassing Hardback!The raid lands — Ara chips away at Hardback's foundation.
21:57 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:18 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:42 Ara feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
23:13 Both Hardback and Ara appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
23:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:01 Ara successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ara cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
25:10 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ara!Ara looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
25:24 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
26:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:13 Hardback lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Ara!Ara absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
26:54 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:33 Hardback dropped some marines into Ara's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ara's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:54 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
28:34 Ara decides to move out with his armies.Ara has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:16 Ara misplaced some of his mines and it backfired! Hardback successfully defends against Ara's push!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ara gained nothing for the cost.
29:46 It seems that Ara only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ara clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
30:01 Ara has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
30:22 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
30:45 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.
31:13 Ara successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ara holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:50 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:01 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ara's force stays on that battlefield.
32:30 Ara's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
33:04 At the moment, Ara seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Ara has the edge over Hardback right now.
33:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:41 Hardback's tank placement was superior and it defended against Ara's vultures.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ara.
34:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
34:28 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:08 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ara!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ara's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:31 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
35:50 Ara is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Ara's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
36:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:27 Ara was able to hold off against Hardback's vultures and tanks.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ara holds Hardback.
37:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:57 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
38:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
38:43 Ara's mines and turrets hold the line, and Hardback has to pull back.Ara holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:59 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
39:45 In terms of army size, Ara is behind Hardback!Ara is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
40:20 Hardback has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
40:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:09 Hardback's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Ara is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
41:38 About half of Ara's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
42:27 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ara's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Ara is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ara has left on the field.
42:40 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
43:18 Ara having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Ara taps.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
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