Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Wed, Aug 5 2026 · 12:43 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:20 Hardback spawns at s2 in Purple while Impound spawns at s4 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Impound at s4.
0:51 Hardback gets One Fact FE against Impound's One Fact FE.The builds are down: One Fact FE from Hardback, One Fact FE from Impound.
— The early game —
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:36 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:26 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:27 With enough marines, Impound successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Impound holds the early rush without blinking.
4:58 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Impound destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Impound takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
6:27 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Impound's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Impound yet.
6:56 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
7:46 Impound figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
— The mid game —
8:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Impound edges ahead on army strength.
8:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:32 Impound showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
10:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Impound destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Impound takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
10:42 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:28 Impound decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Impound crosses the map with everything.
12:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:27 With enough marines, Impound kills off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
13:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
13:47 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Impound holds the stronger army for now.
14:34 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
14:56 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
15:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:17 The battle outcome favors Impound as Hardback's armies melt into Impound's armies' weapon fire!Impound wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:50 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
17:32 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:19 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Impound closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (396 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s2 and White Impound spawning at s3.Hardback in Teal at s2. Impound in White at s3. The map is set.
0:25 Impound opens One Fact FE against Hardback's One Fact FE.Hardback commits to One Fact FE; Impound answers with One Fact FE.
— The early game —
0:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:57 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:31 Nice marine placement by Impound, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Impound's defense was already in place.
2:59 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
3:51 Impound starts expanding.Quietly, Impound adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
4:32 Impound moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Impound crosses the map with everything.
4:39 Impound must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Impound needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:43 Impound showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Impound breaks Hardback's front door.
6:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
6:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
7:08 Impound figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:44 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:16 With beautiful placement, Impound successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Impound takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
8:37 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
9:55 Impound figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:21 Impound showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Impound breaks Hardback's front door.
10:56 It seems that Impound only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Impound clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
11:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:25 Impound's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Impound has the edge over Hardback right now.
11:45 Impound places down a command center.Quietly, Impound adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
12:45 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
13:03 Attempting to end the game, Impound moves out with his armies.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:26 Impound desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:33 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.
13:56 All of a sudden, Impound has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:18 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
15:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:33 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Impound.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Impound shuts the door on Hardback.
15:53 Impound feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
16:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:25 A few surprise wraith caught goliaths completely off-position, and Impound cleans up Hardback's tanks!The mid-game push crashes through — Impound breaks Hardback's position.
16:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:06 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:44 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:02 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
18:13 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
18:44 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
19:23 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Hardback's army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Impound takes the middle of the game.
19:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
19:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:31 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Impound's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Impound match each other.
20:48 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:09 Eager to end the game, Impound moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Impound crosses the map with everything.
21:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:48 Impound has enough goliaths to prevent Hardback from pushing with wraith, vulture, tank combination.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Impound holds Hardback.
22:09 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Impound's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Impound's force and backs off.
22:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Impound destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Impound takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
22:55 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
23:05 Impound feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
23:27 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
23:53 Impound decides to expand.Quietly, Impound adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:33 Impound successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Impound cleans it up.
24:57 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:38 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.
25:58 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
26:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:50 Impound successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Impound takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
27:11 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Impound's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Impound's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
27:57 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.
28:17 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
28:31 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Impound's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Impound match each other.
28:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
29:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:48 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Impound is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Impound marches on.
29:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:43 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
31:11 Impound feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
31:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:40 Hardback successfully fends off Impound's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Impound home with nothing.
32:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:23 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Impound's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
32:52 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.
33:04 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
33:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
33:47 Impound was already sieged on the high ground — Hardback's push dies in the open.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Impound simply refuses to lose.
34:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
34:59 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
35:11 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
35:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:57 Hardback's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Impound is broken.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Impound late.
36:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:58 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Impound.Hardback knocks, Impound answers. No damage done.
37:18 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Impound.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Impound. That compounds.
37:57 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
38:06 Impound loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
38:32 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.
38:54 Impound was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
39:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
39:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Impound's army.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
39:52 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Impound starts moving out.Here it comes: Impound crosses the map with everything.
40:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:06 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Hardback's own tanks are firing into each other and Impound cleans up!The final army does its work — Impound breaks Hardback late.
41:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:39 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Impound's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Impound's force and backs off.
41:57 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
42:15 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
42:38 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.
43:12 Hardback wins the tank trade in the middle and Impound has nothing left to hold the line with.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Impound late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Impound's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Impound's force and backs off.
43:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:06 Hardback has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
44:23 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
45:00 In terms of army size, Hardback and Impound are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Impound are level.
45:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:35 A perfect siege arc from Hardback — Impound walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Impound late.
45:53 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Impound's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Impound's force and backs off.
46:18 It seems that Impound only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Impound clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:37 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Impound!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Impound's foundation.
46:55 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
47:31 Impound loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
47:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
48:00 The dropships never land! Impound's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Impound holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:15 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
49:36 Impound loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
50:08 A perfect siege arc from Impound — Hardback walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Impound breaks Hardback late.
50:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:15 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.
51:33 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
51:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:27 Impound unsieged at the wrong moment and Hardback's tanks punished every one of them.Impound throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
52:38 It seems that Impound only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Impound takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:03 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:29 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
53:55 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
54:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:22 Impound was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Impound home with nothing.
55:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:17 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:24 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:04 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:41 Impound's mines and turrets hold the line, and Hardback has to pull back.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Impound simply refuses to lose.
57:00 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Impound's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Impound's force and backs off.
57:18 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:40 Impound's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Impound has the edge over Hardback right now.
57:54 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:22 Impound loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
58:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:09 A perfect siege arc from Impound — Hardback walked into it and the whole army melted.There's no rebuilding from that. Impound's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
59:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:19 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
60:28 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
60:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:09 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Impound's own tanks are firing into each other and Hardback cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
61:40 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
62:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:15 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:46 Impound decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Impound has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
63:18 Hardback's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Impound is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
63:37 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Impound's army.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
64:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:21 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
64:56 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
65:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:37 Impound's mines and turrets hold the line, and Hardback has to pull back.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Impound simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
65:47 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
66:17 It seems that Impound only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Impound clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
66:34 Hardback must macro up quickly or Impound will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Impound's army has outgrown his.
67:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:15 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
67:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
68:02 A perfect siege arc from Impound — Hardback walked into it and the whole army melted.There's no rebuilding from that. Impound's late-game push decides it.
68:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
68:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Impound's army.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
68:59 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
69:26 Impound decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Impound has seen enough — the army moves out.
69:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
70:03 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Impound is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Impound. The push continues.
70:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
70:55 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
71:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
71:27 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
71:43 Both Hardback and Impound appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Impound are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
72:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
72:44 The dropships never land! Hardback's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
73:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:39 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
73:55 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
74:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:52 All of a sudden, Impound has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Impound's way of life — Hardback marches on.
75:08 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
75:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:54 Hardback has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
76:06 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
76:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
76:55 Hardback was already sieged on the high ground — Impound's push dies in the open.Impound throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
77:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
77:40 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:48 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
78:22 Impound starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Impound crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
78:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:05 Hardback successfully fends off Impound's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Impound home with nothing.
79:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
79:45 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:06 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.
80:25 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
80:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
80:58 Impound's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Hardback is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Impound's late-game push decides it.
81:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
81:48 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:03 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
82:40 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
82:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
83:14 Impound kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Impound doesn't even slow down.
83:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
83:50 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
84:28 Impound appears to have more army than Hardback!Impound's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
84:44 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
84:52 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
85:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
85:41 Hardback kills off Impound's armies and continues pushing!Impound's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
85:59 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
86:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
86:52 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
87:17 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
87:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
87:51 The battle outcome favors Impound as Hardback's armies melt into Impound's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Impound. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
88:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
88:28 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
88:50 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
89:11 Impound moves out with his armies.Impound has seen enough — the army moves out.
89:49 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.
89:56 The dropships never land! Hardback's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
90:31 Impound destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Impound clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
90:39 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
91:14 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
91:21 Impound loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
91:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
92:07 A perfect siege arc from Impound — Hardback walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Impound breaks Hardback late.
92:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
93:00 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Impound's army.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
93:15 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
93:37 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
93:58 Impound is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Impound is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
94:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
94:47 Impound's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Hardback is broken.The final army does its work — Impound breaks Hardback late.
94:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:17 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Impound's army.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
95:37 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
96:01 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
96:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
96:41 Hardback kills off Impound's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
97:05 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
97:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
97:39 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
98:16 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
98:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
98:58 All of a sudden, Impound has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Impound's way of life — Hardback marches on.
99:11 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
99:55 Hardback has more expansions than Impound.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Impound. That compounds.
100:13 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.
100:42 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
101:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
101:18 Impound's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Hardback is broken.The final army does its work — Impound breaks Hardback late.
101:39 Impound destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Impound takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
102:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
102:21 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
102:42 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
103:10 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.
103:39 Hardback was already sieged on the high ground — Impound's push dies in the open.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
103:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
104:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Impound's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Impound's force and backs off.
104:39 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
104:56 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
105:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
105:37 The battle outcome favors Impound as Hardback's armies melt into Impound's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Impound doesn't even slow down.
106:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Impound destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Impound takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
106:22 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:40 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
107:05 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
107:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
107:35 Impound was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
108:00 It seems that Impound only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Impound clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
108:34 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Impound's army.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
108:46 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
109:18 Impound loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
109:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
109:58 The dropships never land! Impound's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Impound holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
110:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
110:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
110:49 Hardback's army is small compared to Impound!Hardback needs production, fast; Impound's army has outgrown his.
111:10 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
111:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
111:55 Hardback wins the tank trade in the middle and Impound has nothing left to hold the line with.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Impound late.
112:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
112:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
113:13 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
113:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
113:46 The dropships never land! Impound's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Impound holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
114:01 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
114:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
114:52 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
115:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
115:28 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Impound's own tanks are firing into each other and Hardback cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
115:52 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
116:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
116:39 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Impound is a step behind and knows it.
116:55 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Impound.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Impound. That compounds.
117:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
117:45 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Impound's own tanks are firing into each other and Hardback cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
117:58 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
118:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
118:41 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
118:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
119:26 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Impound's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Impound's way of life — Hardback marches on.
119:50 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
120:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
120:37 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
120:44 Impound is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Impound is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
121:08 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.
121:40 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Impound's own tanks are firing into each other and Hardback cleans up!The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Impound late.
121:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
122:19 It seems that Impound only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Impound clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
122:30 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
122:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
123:25 A perfect siege arc from Hardback — Impound walked into it and the whole army melted.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
123:48 About half of Impound's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
124:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Impound destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Impound takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
124:34 Impound's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hardback's economy.Impound goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
124:53 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
125:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Impound GGs!Impound types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Impound, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:09 Hardback spawns at s1 in Purple while Impound spawns at s3 in Teal.Hardback takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Impound settles in at s3 in Teal.
0:41 Impound gets One Fact FE against Hardback's One Fact FE.Hardback commits to One Fact FE; Impound answers with One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:07 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:29 Impound decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:00 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Impound's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Impound's force is a size larger.
4:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:20 Nice marine placement by Hardback, Impound can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
6:50 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
8:02 Impound desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
8:50 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:04 With enough marines, Hardback kills off Impound's defending marines.Impound wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
10:43 About half of Impound's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
11:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
12:02 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
12:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
13:11 Impound places down a command center.Quietly, Impound adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:26 With enough marines, Hardback kills off Impound's defending marines.Impound wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
15:09 Impound lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:20 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.
17:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Impound GGs!Impound GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Impound.
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s4 and White Impound spawning at s1.Hardback in Red at s4. Impound in White at s1. The map is set.
0:44 Hardback opens One Fact FE against Impound's One Fact FE.Hardback shows One Fact FE — Impound has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Impound starts expanding.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Impound figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:48 Hardback failed to kill off Impound's defending marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Impound's defense was already in place.
4:10 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
5:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:58 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:32 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:59 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.
7:21 The battle outcome favors Impound as Hardback's armies melt into Impound's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Impound. The push continues.
7:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
8:29 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:08 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:40 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:58 Impound decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:00 Nice marine micro! Impound kills off Hardback's marines and forces Hardback to pull some SCVs!The early pressure works — Impound breaks Hardback's front door.
11:39 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Impound's army.
12:15 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:32 Impound figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
13:23 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Impound!Hardback is badly outgunned — Impound's force is a size larger.
13:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:14 With enough marines, Impound kills off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
14:51 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
15:21 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Impound's army.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
15:59 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:26 Impound decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Impound pushes.
🎙 Impound's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
16:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:59 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Impound is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Impound marches on.
18:20 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Impound limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:57 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:35 Impound feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
19:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
20:42 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Hardback's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Impound breaks Hardback's position.
21:14 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Impound limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 It's all going Impound's way right now.
21:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:17 Impound shot down Hardback's command center.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Impound level the expansion.
22:46 Impound feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
23:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Impound's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (172 lines)
0:09 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s4 while Teal Impound spawns at s1.Hardback takes s4 in Yellow; across the map, Impound settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:39 Hardback opens One Fact FE against Impound's One Fact FE.Hardback shows One Fact FE — Impound has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:01 Impound moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Impound pushes.
2:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:02 With enough marines, Impound successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Impound's defense was already in place.
3:24 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
3:55 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:16 Impound places down a command center.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
4:43 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.
5:06 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:30 Hardback appears to have more army than Impound!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Impound should not take this fight.
6:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:26 With enough marines, Impound successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Impound's defense was already in place.
6:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Impound's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Impound's force and backs off.
7:15 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
7:22 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
7:55 Impound figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
8:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:36 Nice marine micro! Hardback kills off Impound's marines and forces Impound to pull some SCVs!Impound wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:02 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:03 Impound places down a command center.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
10:37 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:18 With enough marines, Impound successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Impound's defense was already in place.
11:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:41 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.
13:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:27 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
13:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:02 Impound was able to hold off against Hardback's vultures and tanks.Impound absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
14:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:46 Impound destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Impound clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
15:12 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Impound.Hardback knocks, Impound answers. No damage done.
15:47 Impound's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:23 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:01 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Impound is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Impound. The push continues.
17:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:02 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:19 Impound's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
18:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:58 Hardback has enough goliaths to prevent Impound from pushing with wraith, vulture, tank combination.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Impound gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:17 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Impound.Hardback goes for the raid — Impound is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:39 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Impound's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Impound match each other.
20:58 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
21:42 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:20 Impound feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
22:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:01 With a few well placed mines, Hardback swept through Impound's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Impound's position.
23:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Impound's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Impound's force and backs off.
23:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
24:13 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Impound!Hardback gets into Impound's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:52 Impound places down a command center.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
25:26 Cloaked wraiths from Impound are harassing Hardback!The raid lands — Impound chips away at Hardback's foundation.
25:40 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
25:59 Impound moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Impound crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:18 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Impound is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
26:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:10 Hardback misplaced some of his mines and it backfired! Impound successfully defends against Hardback's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Impound holds Hardback.
27:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:09 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
28:16 Impound places down a command center.Quietly, Impound adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:41 Eager to end the game, Impound moves out with his armies.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:43 With a few well placed mines, Impound swept through Hardback's army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Impound takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:53 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Impound pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:26 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Impound's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
30:42 Attempting to end the game, Impound moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Impound pushes.
31:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:22 Hardback doesn't have enough sieged up tanks in position and Impound uses his number advantage to break Hardback's defenses!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Impound takes the middle of the game.
31:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
32:18 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:42 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Impound!Hardback is badly outgunned — Impound's force is a size larger.
33:09 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:19 Impound feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
33:40 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.
34:04 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Impound abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Hardback's army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Impound takes the middle of the game.
34:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Impound destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Impound takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
35:01 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:30 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Impound.Hardback knocks, Impound answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
35:47 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
36:01 Impound loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
36:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:46 The battle outcome favors Impound as Hardback's armies melt into Impound's armies' weapon fire!Impound wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
37:25 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
37:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:57 At the moment, Impound seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Impound has the edge over Hardback right now.
38:32 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Impound.Hardback goes for the raid — Impound is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:47 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
39:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:30 Impound wins the tank trade in the middle and Hardback has nothing left to hold the line with.There's no rebuilding from that. Impound's late-game push decides it.
40:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:39 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
41:04 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
41:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:56 Hardback successfully fends off Impound's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Impound home with nothing.
42:25 It seems that Impound only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Impound clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
42:33 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:14 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:36 Eager to end the game, Impound moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Impound crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
44:18 Impound successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Impound cleans it up.
44:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Impound's army.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
44:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Impound destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Impound clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
45:20 Hardback has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:53 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
46:01 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.
46:27 The dropships never land! Impound's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Impound holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
47:51 Impound successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Impound shuts the door on Hardback.
48:09 Hardback dropped some marines into Impound's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Impound's economy takes a real hit.
48:37 Impound's army is small compared to Hardback!Impound is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
48:51 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:08 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
49:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:12 The dropships never land! Impound's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Impound holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:19 With excellent skills and micro, Impound 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.
50:47 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Impound pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:03 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
51:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
51:54 Hardback's mines and turrets hold the line, and Impound has to pull back.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Impound destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Impound clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
52:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:02 Hardback dropped some marines into Impound's mineral line!Impound looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
53:26 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
54:02 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Impound!Hardback is badly outgunned — Impound's force is a size larger.
🎙 Impound holds the stronger army for now.
54:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:50 Impound kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Impound wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
54:57 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
55:36 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Impound's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
55:50 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
56:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
56:27 A perfect siege arc from Impound — Hardback walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Impound breaks Hardback late.
🎙 It's all going Impound's way right now.
56:56 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Impound pays for that trade with about half his army.
57:23 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Impound's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Impound's army — real damage, but Impound fights on.
57:47 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Impound's mineral line!Impound looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
58:16 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Impound closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:14 The White Hardback spawns at s3 while Green Impound spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Impound at s4.
0:46 Impound gets One Fact FE against Hardback's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's One Fact FE against Impound's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:25 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:53 Impound places down a command center.Quietly, Impound adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:01 Impound decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Impound crosses the map with everything.
3:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:10 Impound showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Impound breaks Hardback's front door.
4:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
5:26 With excellent skills and micro, Impound managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:15 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.
6:50 Attempting to end the game, Impound moves out with his armies.Impound has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:08 Currently, neither Hardback nor Impound appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Impound match each other.
7:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
8:31 Impound decides to expand.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:47 With enough marines, Impound kills off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
10:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
10:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:30 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:30 Nice marine micro! Impound kills off Hardback's marines and forces Hardback to pull some SCVs!Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
13:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
🎙 Impound holds the stronger army for now.
13:43 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:30 Impound desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
14:57 Impound decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
15:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:50 Impound showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
17:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Impound while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
17:55 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Impound's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Impound's force and backs off.
18:28 Impound figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 The scales tip toward Impound — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Impound defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
Head to head
13 games
Hardback
7 – 6
Impound