Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Wed, Aug 5 2026 · 12:44 server time
Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (203 lines)
0:09 Hardback spawns in Red at s1 while Impound spawns in Purple at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Impound answers from s2.
0:36 Hardback opens One Fact FE against Impound's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's One Fact FE against Impound's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:15 Impound places down a command center.Quietly, Impound adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 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.
1:53 Eager to end the game, Impound moves out with his armies.Impound has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:18 Impound's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Impound's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
2:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:03 With enough marines, Impound kills off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
3:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
3:51 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.
4:11 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:44 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:11 Eager to end the game, Impound moves out with his armies.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:34 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:07 Nice marine placement by Impound, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Impound holds the early rush without blinking.
6:34 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.
6:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:14 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.
7:32 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.
7:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:30 Impound showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Impound breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Impound — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:51 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.
9:21 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 Impound decides to expand.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
9:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:26 Impound's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Impound has the edge over Hardback right now.
10:33 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:00 Impound places down a command center.Quietly, Impound adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
11:22 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.
11:50 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.
12:16 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Impound is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Impound doesn't even slow down.
12:32 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.
13:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:19 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Impound.The base falls. Impound rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
13:47 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:14 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
14:25 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Impound's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Impound's army has outgrown his.
14:56 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:28 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.
15:57 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.
16:22 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:38 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Impound's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Impound tears it down.
17:14 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Impound's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Impound shuts the door on Hardback.
17:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Impound starts moving out.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:58 Impound kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Impound wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:16 Impound destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Impound cuts Hardback's army in half.
19:45 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.
20:13 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Impound's mineral line!Impound looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
20:21 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.
20:48 Impound places down a command center.Quietly, Impound adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
21:42 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.
21:52 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:28 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.
22:41 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:00 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
23:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:47 Impound kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Impound marches on.
24:20 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.
24:46 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:08 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Impound!Impound looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
25:27 At the moment, Impound seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Impound has the edge over Hardback right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
26:02 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
26:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:51 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
27:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:48 Impound was able to hold off against Hardback's vultures and tanks.Impound absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
27:55 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:23 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.
28:55 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:05 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.
29:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:46 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Hardback's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Impound breaks Hardback's position.
30:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
30:43 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.
31:11 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
31:26 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
31:48 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.
32:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:41 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Impound is continuing to push across the map!Impound wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
32:59 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.
33:17 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.
33:50 Hardback must macro up quickly or Impound will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Impound's force is a size larger.
34:03 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.
34:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:53 Impound kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Impound wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
35:13 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.
35:31 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:55 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Impound's armies.Impound finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
36:21 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
— The late game —
36:39 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
36:53 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.
37:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:44 Hardback unsieged at the wrong moment and Impound's tanks punished every one of them.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Impound simply refuses to lose.
38:06 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.
38:23 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.
38:48 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Impound.Good instincts from Impound; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:10 Impound has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Impound moves out to end it.
39:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:55 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Hardback's own tanks are firing into each other and Impound cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Impound's late-game push decides it.
40:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:16 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:26 Eager to end the game, Impound moves out with his armies.Impound has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:20 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Hardback's own tanks are firing into each other and Impound cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Impound's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:43 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.
43:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:24 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Impound.Good instincts from Impound; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:59 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Impound!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Impound's economy takes a real hit.
44:14 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.
44:42 Impound decides to start pushing across the map.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:14 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.
45:39 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:07 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:23 Hardback has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:55 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
47:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:34 Impound's mines and turrets hold the line, and Hardback has to pull back.Impound holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:05 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.
48:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
48:35 At the moment, Impound seems to have more units than Hardback.Impound's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
49:01 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:24 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
49:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:23 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Hardback's own tanks are firing into each other and Impound cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Impound's late-game push decides it.
50:37 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.
51:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:17 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Impound.Good instincts from Impound; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:54 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
52:14 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.
52:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:57 Hardback unsieged at the wrong moment and Impound's tanks punished every one of them.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Impound simply refuses to lose.
53:15 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
54:05 Hardback is planning a harassment, but Impound scouted it!Impound's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
54:22 Impound scouted the attempt but Hardback is still going with it!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
54:36 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.
55:13 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
55:21 Impound decides to move out with his armies.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:07 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.
56:35 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.
56:57 Impound destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Impound cuts Hardback's army in half.
57:16 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Impound.Hardback knocks, Impound answers. No damage done.
57:43 Hardback must macro up quickly or Impound will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Impound's army has outgrown his.
58:06 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.
58:28 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
58:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:17 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:41 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.
60:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:18 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Impound.Good instincts from Impound; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
60:42 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.
61:18 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.
61:37 Impound kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Impound. The push continues.
61:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:26 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.
62:33 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.
🎙 Impound holds the stronger army for now.
63:02 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
63:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
63:39 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.
64:02 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Impound pays for that trade with about half his army.
64:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:58 Impound moves out with his armies.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
65:20 At the moment, Impound seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Impound has the edge over Hardback right now.
65:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
65:56 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Impound is far ahead.
66:25 Impound destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Impound took it apart.
66:42 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
67:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Impound defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s1 in Yellow while Impound spawns at s4 in White.Hardback takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Impound settles in at s4 in White.
0:49 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 —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 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.
2:46 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.
3:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:06 Impound showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Impound breaks Hardback's front door.
4:31 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.
5:17 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 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.
6:23 Impound decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:54 Impound places down a command center.Quietly, Impound adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:59 With enough marines, Impound successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Impound holds the early rush without blinking.
8:34 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.
8:56 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.
9:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:04 Impound decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:05 Impound kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Impound. The push continues.
11:39 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.
12:12 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:54 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:33 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
13:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:57 With enough marines, Impound kills off Hardback's defending marines.The early pressure works — Impound breaks Hardback's front door.
15:39 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
16:13 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:34 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Impound's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Impound's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
17:24 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Slight advantage Impound as the game develops.
17:59 Impound decides to expand.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
— The late game —
18:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:53 Impound noticed that Hardback didn't have enough anti-air and breaks Hardback's defenses easily with a few dropships!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Impound takes the middle of the game.
19:30 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
20:11 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.
20:33 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.
21:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Impound takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (190 lines)
0:16 Hardback spawns in Red at s1 while Impound spawns in Orange at s3.Hardback in Red at s1. Impound in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:38 Impound gets One Fact FE against Hardback's One Fact FE.The builds are down: One Fact FE from Hardback, One Fact FE from Impound.
— The early game —
0:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Eager to end the game, Impound moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Impound crosses the map with everything.
2:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:48 With enough marines, Impound kills off Hardback's defending marines.The early pressure works — Impound breaks Hardback's front door.
3:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:24 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.
4:03 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
4:27 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Impound starts moving out.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:58 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.
5:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:42 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Impound is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Impound doesn't even slow down.
6:17 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.
6:37 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.
7:04 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Impound.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Impound should not take this fight.
7:22 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:43 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
8:03 Impound places down a command center.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
8:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:56 With enough marines, Hardback kills off Impound's defending marines.The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Impound's front door.
9:26 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:31 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:50 Impound moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Impound pushes.
11:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:23 With enough marines, Impound kills off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
11:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:24 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:36 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:13 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.
13:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:08 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Impound is slicing through Hardback's army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Impound takes the middle of the game.
14:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:51 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.
15:26 Impound's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hardback's economy.Impound knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:33 Impound appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Impound has the edge over Hardback right now.
16:06 Impound places down a command center.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
16:34 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:44 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Impound.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Impound shuts the door on Hardback.
17:05 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.
17:40 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
17:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:27 Hardback successfully fends off Impound's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
18:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:16 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:41 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Impound.Good instincts from Impound; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:14 Impound desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:49 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.
21:10 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.
21:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:42 With beautiful placement, Impound successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Impound holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
22:14 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.
22:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:58 Impound has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hardback.Impound's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
23:13 Hardback decided to abort his attempt to harass.Hardback thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
23:48 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:07 Impound starts expanding.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
24:36 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
24:43 Impound decides to start pushing across the map.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:12 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Impound is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
25:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:54 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.
26:14 Impound has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:41 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.
27:00 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.
27:26 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.
27:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:14 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Impound's army!Impound's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
28:45 Impound has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:57 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:26 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
29:39 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:29 Impound was able to hold off against Hardback's vultures and tanks.Impound absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
30:44 Impound has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:15 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Impound pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:36 Impound dropped some marines into Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Impound chips away at Hardback's foundation.
32:00 Hardback must macro up quickly or Impound will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Impound's army has outgrown his.
32:27 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Impound's economy.Good instincts from Impound; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Impound starts moving out.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:37 Impound misplaced some of his mines and it backfired! Hardback successfully defends against Impound's push!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Impound gained nothing for the cost.
33:48 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.
34:25 About half of Impound's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
34:36 Impound tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:03 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.
35:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
35:49 Impound was already sieged on the high ground — Hardback's push dies in the open.Impound holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:17 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
36:52 Hardback's army is small compared to Impound!Hardback is badly outgunned — Impound's force is a size larger.
37:24 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
37:51 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.
38:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:36 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.
38:50 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.
39:24 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.
39:36 Impound dropped some marines into Hardback's mineral line!Impound gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:06 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Impound's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Impound is ready, and nothing comes of it.
40:18 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.
40:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:05 Hardback's mines and turrets hold the line, and Impound has to pull back.Impound throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
41:39 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.
41:50 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.
42:07 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:37 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:29 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.
43:51 Impound has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:16 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.
44:26 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Impound.Good instincts from Impound; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
44:50 Impound tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hardback.Impound goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:21 It seems like Hardback has more units than Impound!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Impound right now.
45:48 Hardback has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:10 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
46:59 The dropships never land! Impound's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Impound simply refuses to lose.
47:20 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.
47:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:52 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.
48:30 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
48:49 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.
49:05 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Impound is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Impound doesn't even slow down.
49:21 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:48 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:20 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
50:28 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.
50:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
51:14 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.
51:36 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:05 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.
52:30 Hardback appears to have more army than Impound!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Impound right now.
52:48 Hardback has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:19 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
53:41 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.
53:59 Hardback unsieged at the wrong moment and Impound's tanks punished every one of them.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Impound simply refuses to lose.
54:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:56 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.
55:05 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
55:29 Impound decides to start pushing across the map.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:20 Hardback's mines and turrets hold the line, and Impound has to pull back.Impound throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
57:06 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.
57:24 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.
57:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:12 Hardback wins the tank trade in the middle and Impound has nothing left to hold the line with.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
58:32 About half of Impound's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:54 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.
59:23 Hardback shot down Impound's command center.Hardback finds the weak point and Impound's new base is gone.
59:54 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
60:09 Impound might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Impound needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
60:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
60:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
61:13 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.
61:48 Hardback only destroyed about half of Impound's army.Half of Impound's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
61:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
62:25 Dropship! Dropship! Impound drops some vultures into Hardback's mineral line!Hardback looks away for one second and Impound makes him pay for it.
🎙 Impound is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
62:42 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
63:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Impound GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Impound taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Impound.
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:07 The Orange Hardback spawns at s4 while Yellow Impound spawns at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s4, Impound answers from s2.
0:52 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 —
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Impound places down a command center.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
2:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Impound starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Impound pushes.
3:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:14 Impound showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
4:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:13 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:35 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
6:11 Impound moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Impound pushes.
6:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:18 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
8:41 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.
9:12 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Impound pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:08 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Impound's armies.Impound finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
10:45 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:23 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.
11:45 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Impound!Hardback needs production, fast; Impound's army has outgrown his.
12:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
13:01 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Impound is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Impound doesn't even slow down.
13:28 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
14:02 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Impound starts moving out.No more waiting. Impound pushes.
15:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:47 Impound places down a command center.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
16:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:53 Impound showed some epic marine micro, Hardback lost all of his fighting marines!Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Impound's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:30 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
17:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:34 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.
19:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Impound takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Impound
army value
■ Hardback
■ Impound
economy
Play-by-play (189 lines)
0:08 Hardback spawns in White at s3 while Impound spawns in Orange at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Impound at s4.
0:40 Hardback gets One Fact FE against Impound's One Fact FE.Hardback commits to One Fact FE; Impound answers with One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:01 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:24 Impound places down a command center.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
1:45 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:56 Hardback showed some epic marine micro, Impound lost all of his fighting marines!Impound wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:07 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:33 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.
3:56 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:14 Impound places down a command center.More workers, more money: Impound expands.
4:50 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.
5:06 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:46 With enough marines, Hardback kills off Impound's defending marines.Impound wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:23 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.
6:36 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.
6:59 Hardback bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Hardback slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:17 Impound bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Impound slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:45 Hardback's army is small compared to Impound!Hardback needs production, fast; Impound's army has outgrown his.
8:11 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:01 With enough marines, Impound kills off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback wasn't ready. Impound's early aggression takes the lead.
9:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:25 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.
10:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:02 The battle outcome favors Impound as Hardback's armies melt into Impound's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Impound marches on.
11:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:57 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
12:14 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
12:41 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:58 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
13:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:52 Impound kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Impound marches on.
14:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
14:36 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.
15:02 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.
15:15 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
15:36 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
15:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:34 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.
16:56 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.
17:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:45 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:52 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
18:19 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.
18:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:17 Impound noticed that Hardback didn't have enough anti-air and breaks Hardback's defenses easily with a few dropships!The mid-game push crashes through — Impound breaks Hardback's position.
19:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:50 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.
20:06 Impound appears to have more army than Hardback!Impound's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
20:39 Impound places down a command center.Impound plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:06 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.
21:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:19 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Impound abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Hardback's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Impound breaks Hardback's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:41 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.
23:03 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:26 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
23:45 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
23:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:30 Impound lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Hardback!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Impound gained nothing for the cost.
24:49 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.
25:14 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:26 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.
26:07 Hardback is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Hardback's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
26:29 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.
26:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:03 Impound lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Hardback!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Impound gained nothing for the cost.
27:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:46 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.
28:07 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.
28:33 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.
28:55 Impound places down a command center.Impound takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:44 Impound was able to hold off against Hardback's vultures and tanks.Impound absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
30:11 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:25 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.
30:55 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Impound's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Impound's army has outgrown his.
31:24 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:50 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.
32:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:17 Impound has enough goliaths to prevent Hardback from pushing with wraith, vulture, tank combination.Impound absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:40 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:43 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.
33:54 Impound is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Impound's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
34:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
34:48 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.
34:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:41 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Impound's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Impound level the expansion.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
36:43 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.
37:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Impound starts moving out.Impound has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:39 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.
38:09 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.
38:37 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:46 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Impound's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Impound shuts the door on Hardback.
39:09 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Impound's number of expansions.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Impound's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:48 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.
39:55 Impound loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
40:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
40:47 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.
41:07 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.
41:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
42:03 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
42:10 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.
42:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:59 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.
43:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Impound — the losses are light.
43:39 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:07 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Hardback finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
44:43 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
45:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:10 Hardback's mines and turrets hold the line, and Impound has to pull back.Impound throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
45:36 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.
46:11 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:18 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:54 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
47:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:37 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.
48:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:54 Impound is leading the game with more expansions than Hardback.Impound is out-expanding Hardback — the money game is tilting.
49:15 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:28 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:52 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.
50:05 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.
50:42 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.
50:59 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.
51:32 Hardback has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
51:40 Impound has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
52:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:23 Hardback successfully fends off Impound's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
52:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:25 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:49 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:02 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
54:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:56 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Impound's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
55:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:56 Impound's army is small compared to Hardback!Impound is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
56:15 Hardback loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Impound starts moving out.Impound tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:55 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.
57:18 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.
57:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Impound keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Impound seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:36 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.
58:50 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Impound finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Impound commits the late-game army.
59:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
59:43 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.
🎙 Impound holds the stronger army for now.
59:58 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Impound's force stays on that battlefield.
60:38 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.
61:03 Impound loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Impound has built comes forward at once.
61:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:33 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Hardback's own tanks are firing into each other and Impound cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Impound's late-game push decides it.
62:09 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Impound pays for that trade with about half his army.
62:26 After that battle, Impound still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Impound starts moving out.No more waiting. Impound pushes.
63:08 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Impound defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
Head to head
14 games
Hardback
8 – 6
Impound